Sault Ste. Marie
City in Chippewa County, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie is a city in Chippewa County, Michigan, with 13,337 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 961 ft (293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brimley, 11.2 miles SW.
- 13,337residents (2020 Census)
- 961 ftelevation · 293 m
- 14.8 sq miland area · 38.2 km²
- 904 / sq mipopulation density
- 49783ZIP code
About Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie ( SOO saynt mə-REE; Ojibwe: Baawitigong) is a city in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Chippewa County and is the only city within the county. With a recorded population of 13,337 from the 2020 census, it is the second-most populated city in the Upper Peninsula, behind Marquette. It is the primary city of the Sault Ste. Marie, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Chippewa County and had a population of 36,785 at the 2020 census. Sault Ste. Marie was settled by mostly French colonists in 1668, making it the oldest city in Michigan.
Sault Ste. Marie is located along the St. Marys River, which flows from Lake Superior to Lake Huron and forms part of the United States–Canada border. Across the river is the larger city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; the two cities are connected by the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. Between the two cities are the Soo Locks, a set of locks allowing ship travel between Lake Superior and the Lower Great Lakes.
Sault Ste. Marie is home to Lake Superior State University.
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Living in Sault Ste. Marie
- Median household income
- $55,328
- Median home value
- $139,400
- Median rent
- $804/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Sault Ste. Marie had 13,337 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,337 |
|---|---|
| Density | 904 per sq mi (349 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sault Ste. Marie at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Chippewa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,337 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.76 sq mi (38.2 km²) |
| Water area | 5.26 sq mi (13.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4762° N, 84.3705° W |
| ZIP code | 49783 |
| Official website | saultcity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2671740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sault Ste. Marie
- Brimley11.2 mi SW
- Kincheloe14.9 mi S
- De Tour Village39.8 mi SE
- St. Ignace44.2 mi SW
- Mackinac Island44.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Sault Ste. Marie
What county is Sault Ste. Marie in?
Sault Ste. Marie is in Chippewa County, Michigan.
What is the population of Sault Ste. Marie, MI?
13,337 people lived in Sault Ste. Marie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sault Ste. Marie, MI?
The ZIP code of Sault Ste. Marie is 49783.
What is the elevation of Sault Ste. Marie?
961 feet (293 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sault Ste. Marie?
Brimley (11.2 mi), Kincheloe (14.9 mi), De Tour Village (39.8 mi), St. Ignace (44.2 mi), Mackinac Island (44.3 mi).
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