Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie: City in Michigan, United States
About
Sault Ste. Marie is a city located in the county of Chippewa in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,144 and a population density of 271 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,359 inhabitants.
The city was created 356 years ago in 1667.
Quick Facts about Sault Ste. Marie
| Population : | 13,359 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Chippewa County |
| Postal code : | 49783 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 906 |
| Area : | 52.22 km2 |
| Named for : | St. Marys River |
| Altitude : | 961 feet / 293 meters |
| Capital city : | Sault Ste. Marie is capital of Chippewa County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1668 (356 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:29:28 (23rd April 2024) |
| Density : | 256 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sault Ste. Marie is located at 46°29'43"N 84°20'43"W (46.4953000, -84.3453200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sault Ste. Marie
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sault Ste. Marie decreased by 5.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,144 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,195 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,190 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,065 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,889 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,768 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,679 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,623 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,531 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,420 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,359 | -0.46% | estimation process |
People born in Sault Ste. Marie (35)
People born in Sault Ste. Marie, including aerospace engineer Bob Bemer, actor Terry O'Quinn, ice hockey player from the United States Taffy Abel, .
List
- Cliff Barton (American ice hockey player) he was born in 03/09/1907
- Dick Lundy (American animator) he was born in 14/08/1907
- Jane Johnston Schoolcraft (19th century American Indian literary author) she was born in 31/01/1800
- Pierre Parrant (Early settler of America) he was born in 01/01/1777
- Gary Brandner (American writer) he was born in 31/05/1933
- Joseph M. Ford (American businessman and politician) he was born in 06/04/1912
- Kathleen Sullivan (American lawyer, scholar) she was born in 20/08/1955
- Lloyd H. Kincaid (American politician) he was born in 08/05/1925
- M.J. Alexander (American writer) she was born in 18/07/1961
- Paul L. Adams (American politician) he was born in 09/04/1908
- Vic Desjardins (American ice hockey player) he was born in 04/07/1900
- Ray Kaunisto (American ice hockey player) he was born in 07/02/1987
- Shingabawossin (Ojibwa chief) he was born in 01/01/1763
- Ted Cox (American football player and coach) he was born in 30/06/1903
- Tip O'Neill (American football player) he was born in 24/10/1898
- William McPherson (American writer) he was born in 16/03/1933
- Kim A. Wilcox (Chancellor, University of California, Riverside) he was born in 05/05/1954
- Ilia (Orthodox Christian bishop) he was born in 01/01/1937
Schools in Sault Ste. Marie
College & universities near Sault Ste. Marie, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170639 | Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie (MI) | 49783 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sault Ste. Marie, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMI | Sault Sainte Marie, MI | 4001 I-75 Business Spur | BUS |
| STI | St. Ignace, Michigan | 448 North State St. | BUS |
| MAK | Mackinaw City, Michigan | 102 South Huron Ave. | BUS |
| CHB | Cheboygan, MI | 309 East State Street | BUS |
| PST | Pellston, Michigan | 110 North US Highway 131 | BUS |
Post offices near Sault Ste. Marie
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sault Sainte Mar Post Office | Sault Sainte Marie (MI) | 49783 |
Other cities in Chippewa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chippewa County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 5,176 | Unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA |
| Homestead | 2,408 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Bay Mills | 1,434 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Rudyard | 1,332 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Dafter | 1,238 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Drummond | 1,032 | Township and island in Michigan |
| Emerson | 894 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Raber | 633 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| Trout Lake | 371 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
| De Tour Village | 314 | Village in the United States |
| Hulbert | 163 | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Sault Ste. Marie distances to largest Michigan cities
