Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI

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2020 Population

199,768

0.504% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2018 Median Age

31.2

0.319% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

19.7%

2.85% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,391

2.7% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$156,700

9.2% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

98,892

0.248% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI had a population of 200k people with a median age of 31.2 and a median household income of $51,391. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI grew from 198,767 to 199,768, a 0.504% increase and its median household income grew from $50,039 to $51,391, a 2.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.5%), White (Hispanic) (7.38%), Other (Hispanic) (5.11%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.8%).

17% of the households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.2% of the residents in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kent County (Central)--Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are Grand Rapids Community College (1,752 degrees awarded in 2020), Calvin University (1,075 degrees), and Aquinas College (414 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was $156,700, and the homeownership rate was 55%.

Most people in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI borders Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, and Kent County (North) PUMA, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is home to a population of 200k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 11.1% of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (22.1k people).

In 2020, there were 3.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are Spanish (21,207 households), Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (1,431 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (936 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

101,926

Women

51.1%

97,727

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 199,653 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.2%

2020 Citizenship

92.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.2% of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 2.29k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.9k ± 1.54k
White (Hispanic)
14.7k ± 1.45k

16.3%

Hispanic Population

32.6k people

16.3% of the people in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are hispanic (32.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,424 ± 2,076 people
Guatemala
3,440 ± 1,428 people
Dominican Republic
1,027 ± 785 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 7,424 Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI residents, followed by Guatemala with 3,440 and Dominican Republic with 1,027.

Foreign-Born Population

11.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

22.1k people

11%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

21.8k people

As of 2020, 11.1% of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI residents (22.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
21,207 households (11.4%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
1,431 households (0.77%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
936 households (0.504%)

17% of the households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was Spanish. 11.4% of the households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,458 ± 346
Gulf War (2001-)
1,304 ± 327
Gulf War (1990s)
783 ± 189

Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI employs 98.9k people. The largest industries in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (9,126 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,055 people), and Construction (4,444 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($123,461), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($108,765), and Offices of dentists ($108,253).

Males in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,292. The income inequality in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,262

Women

47.8%

51,630

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI in 2020 was 98,892 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

98.9k

2020 Value

−0.248%

1 Year decline

± −0.248%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.248%, from 99.1k employees to 98.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, are Janitors & building cleaners (2,312 people), Customer service representatives (2,298 people), and Waiters & waitresses (2,271 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

98.9k

2020 Value

−0.248%

1 Year decline

± −0.248%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.248%, from 99.1k employees to 98.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (9,126 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,055 people), and Construction (4,444 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,041

Median earning men ± $1,319

$28,126

Median earning women ± $1,358

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($57,261), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,789), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,687).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($53,023), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,926), and Information ($40,543).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI awarded 3,329 degrees. The student population of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 7,581 male students and 9,667 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are White (2,385 and 74.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (292 and 9.17%), Unknown (146 and 4.58%), and Black or African American (144 and 4.52%).

The largest universities in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Grand Rapids Community College (1,752 and 52.6%), Calvin University (1,075 and 32.3%), and Aquinas College (414 and 12.4%).

The most popular majors in Kent County (Central)--Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (631 and 19%), General Studies (334 and 10%), and General Business Administration & Management (197 and 5.92%).

The median tuition cost in Kent County (Central)--Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $34,386.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 17,248 (44% men and 56% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 17,248 students enrolled in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,196 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
96 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
606 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
334 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kent County (Central)--Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 96 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kent County (Central)--Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Grand Rapids Community College
1,752 degrees awarded
Calvin University
1,075 degrees awarded
Aquinas College
414 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grand Rapids Community College with 1,752 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,480 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, which is 0.8 times less than the 1,849 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,385 degrees mean that there were 8.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 292 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,386) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.9% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.983% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (36.1k), Some college (35.3k), and High School or Equivalent (35.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was $156,700 in 2020, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $143,500 to $156,700, a 9.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is 55%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is $51,391. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $118,680, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $101,386 and $99,522.

Housing

Property

$156,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,305

$42,283

Median Property Taxes

±$1,578

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55%

Homeownership

2020

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 55% of the housing units in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $118,680, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $101,386 and $99,522.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,391

Median Household Income

± $1,297

76.9k

Number of Households

± 2,201

In 2020, the median household income of the 76.9k households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI grew to $51,391 from the previous year's value of $50,039.

The following chart displays the households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.448

2020 Wage GINI in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI

0.448

2019 Wage GINI in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI

In 2020, the income inequality in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0342% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (73.4%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (6.63%)

In 2020, 73.4% of workers in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (6.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.801% of the workforce in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI (38k out of 193k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 9.46% on Medicare, 9.81% on non-group plans, and 0.783% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1266 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1277 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1308 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 355 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,266 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,266 patients per year. This represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1,277 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 32.4% between 18 and 34 years, 31.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.56%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

24.5%

Medicaid

9.46%

Medicare

9.81%

Non-Group

0.783%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI declined by 0.147% from 8.58% to 8.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.