Sault Ste. Marie, MI population by race
The table below shows Sault Ste. Marie's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,336 | 69.62% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 1.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,857 | 13.85% |
| Asian | 171 | 1.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.08% |
| Some other race | 138 | 1.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,746 | 13.02% |
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Sault Ste. Marie population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Sault Ste. Marie has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Sault Ste. Marie's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Sault Ste. Marie population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 69.62% are white, 1.12% are Black or African American, 13.85% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.28% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.03% are some other race and 13.02% are multiracial.
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Sault Ste. Marie, MI population by race.
The largest racial group in Sault Ste. Marie is White with a population of 9,336 (69.62% of the total population).
Sault Ste. Marie 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Sault Ste. Marie is White with a population of 9,336 (69.62% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,746 (13.02% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sault Ste. Marie, MI
By ethnicity, 244 (1.82% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,165 (98.18% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sault Ste. Marie, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 9,282 (70.51% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Sault Ste. Marie, MI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sault Ste. Marie's Non-Hispanic population.
Sault Ste. Marie Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 9,282 | 70.51% |
| Black or African American alone | 150 | 1.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,801 | 13.68% |
| Asian alone | 171 | 1.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 11 | 0.08% |
| Some other race alone | 136 | 1.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,614 | 12.26% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sault Ste. Marie, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 148 (60.66% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Sault Ste. Marie, MI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sault Ste. Marie's Hispanic population.
Sault Ste. Marie Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 148 | 60.66% |
| Puerto Rican | 11 | 4.51% |
| Cuban | 6 | 2.46% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 32.38% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sault Ste. Marie, MI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.82% of Sault Ste. Marie population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sault Ste. Marie, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 148 (60.66% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sault Ste. Marie, MI have?
Sault Ste. Marie, MI has 150 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.12% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sault Ste. Marie is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sault Ste. Marie, MI?
With 98.18% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sault Ste. Marie.
That being said, with a 13.85% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Sault Ste. Marie.
What is the majority race in Sault Ste. Marie, MI?
With a population of 9,336 (69.62% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sault Ste. Marie.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Sault Ste. Marie, with 13.85% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
