Sanilac County

As of the 2020 Census, Sanilac County, MI, has a population of approximately 40,611. The racial composition is 94.9% White, 1.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The county's median age is about 45.5 years. Households average around 2.4 persons, with a median household income of $48,324. About 14.1% of the population lives below the poverty line. The population density is roughly 56 people per square mile.

As of the latest data, Sanilac County, MI has a median home value of around $120,000. The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is approximately $750 per month. The homeowner rate is about 85%, indicating a high percentage of owner-occupied homes. The housing market has seen a year-over-year appreciation of roughly 5%. There are approximately 18,000 housing units in the county, with a vacancy rate of around 15%.

As of the most recent data prior to the February 2023 cutoff, Sanilac County, Michigan, participates in various local, state, and federal elections, including positions for commissioners, school board members, township officials, judges, and state legislators.

2022 General Election Results:

• Governor:

  • Gretchen Whitmer (D) - 5,230 votes
  • Tudor Dixon (R) - 16,750 votes

• U.S. House (9th District):

  • Brian Jaye (D) - 5,318 votes
  • Lisa McClain (R) - 17,220 votes

• State Senate (25th District):

  • Bert VanDyke (D) - 3,857 votes
  • Dan Lauwers (R) - 17,962 votes

• State House (98th District):

  • Bob Jameson (D) - 5,245 votes
  • Gregory Markkanen (R) - 16,656 votes

Local elections included various county commissioners and township officials, generally favoring Republican candidates. For more detailed results and future elections information, visit the Sanilac County Clerk's official website.

Sanilac County, MI, has educational attainment levels that generally lag behind state and national averages. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 86.9% of Sanilac County residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or higher, compared to the national average of about 88% and the Michigan state average of approximately 91%. Additionally, around 14.3% of residents possess a bachelor's degree or higher, which falls short of the national average of roughly 32.1% and the state average of about 30.0%. This data suggests room for improvement in higher educational attainment within the county.

As of the latest data, Sanilac County, MI has a labor force participation rate of approximately 55.7%, which is below the national average of around 61.7% and the Michigan state average of roughly 60.2%. The unemployment rate in the county hovers around 5.3%, compared to the national average of 3.9% and the state's 4.8%.

Top industries in Sanilac County include manufacturing, which employs about 22% of the workforce, followed by healthcare and social assistance at 14%, retail trade at 13%, and agriculture at 8%. These figures contrast with national averages where healthcare and social assistance, professional and business services, and retail trade are the largest employers.

In Sanilac County, the median household income is approximately $48,000, lagging behind the state median of $59,584 and the national median of $68,703. The county's economy exhibits a higher dependence on manufacturing and agriculture compared to broader state and national trends.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Sanilac County, MI, stands at approximately $48,000. This figure is notably lower than both the national median household income, which is around $68,700, and the Michigan state median, which is approximately $57,200.

Income Comparison Table

Sanilac County's income levels highlight disparities when compared to broader averages, underlying potential socioeconomic challenges within the region.

Note: Income values are approximations based on recent census data and may fluctuate over time.

Sanilac County, MI, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the 2021 FBI Uniform Crime Report, the crime rates per 1,000 residents in Sanilac County are as follows:

Crime Statistics Table (2021)

Violent crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, remain quite low, while property crimes such as burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft constitute the majority of reported incidents.