Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI

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2021 Population
149,885
0.657% 1-year growth
US Senator
Debbie Stabenow
Democratic Party
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
45.7
0.652% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
10.9%
6.49% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$58,461
8.03% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$162,200
5.46% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
62,961
1.26% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI had a population of 150k people with a median age of 45.7 and a median household income of $58,461. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI grew from 148,906 to 149,885, a 0.657% increase and its median household income grew from $54,115 to $58,461, a 8.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%), White (Hispanic) (1.3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.13%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.57%).

2.71% of the households in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) 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.

99.4% of the residents in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI are North Central Michigan College (314 degrees awarded in 2021) and Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology-Cadillac Campus-Archive2021 (6 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was $162,200, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%.

Most people in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 150k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.37% of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.05k people).

In 2021, there were 29.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (138k people) in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.64k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.95k 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 Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI are Spanish (1,294 households), German (668 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (456 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
74,472
Women
49.7%
75,380
Men
50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 149,852 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

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Citizenship

99.4%
2021 Citizenship
99.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    138k ± 457
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.64k ± 492
  3. White (Hispanic)
    1.95k ± 210
2.27%
Hispanic Population
3.41k people

In 2021, there were 29.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (138k people) in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.64k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.95k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.27% of the people in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI are hispanic (3.41k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    271 ± 404 people
  2. Mexico
    218 ± 362 people
  3. Philippines
    188 ± 336 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was Canada, the natal country of 271 Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Mexico with 218 and Philippines with 188.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.37%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.05k people
1.54%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.29k people

As of 2021, 1.37% of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI residents (2.05k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was 1.54%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,294 households (0.909%)
  2. German
    668 households (0.469%)
  3. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    456 households (0.32%)

2.71% of the households in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 0.909% of the households in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,416 ± 282
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,492 ± 194
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,452 ± 207

Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.96 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI employs 63k people. The largest industries in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI are Construction (4,417 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,942 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,354 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($137,254), Other professional, scientific & technical services ($131,764), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($118,997).

Males in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,470. The income inequality in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,077
Women
46.8%
33,099
Men
53.2%

The workforce of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 62,176 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

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Occupations

63k
2021 Value
1.26%
1 Year growth
± 1.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.26%, from 62.2k employees to 63k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,952 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,855 people), and Other managers (1,395 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

63k
2021 Value
1.26%
1 Year growth
± 1.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.26%, from 62.2k employees to 63k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI, are Construction (4,417 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,942 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,354 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,218
Median earning men ± $918
$29,119
Median earning women ± $748

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,036), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,125), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,623).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,710), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,000), and Manufacturing ($35,336).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
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.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI awarded 320 degrees. The student population of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 556 male students and 1,134 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI are White (270 and 84.9%), followed by Two or More Races (16 and 5.03%), American Indian or Alaska Native (9 and 2.83%), and Unknown (9 and 2.83%).

The largest universities in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are North Central Michigan College (314 and 98.1%) and Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology-Cadillac Campus-Archive2021 (6 and 1.88%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI are General Studies (99 and 30.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (80 and 25%), and Registered Nursing (36 and 11.3%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,690 students enrolled in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI, 32.9% men and 67.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,491 records, of which 66.9% were women and 33.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 99 degree-majors awarded
  2. 80 degree-majors awarded
  3. 36 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was General Studies with 99 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 314 degrees awarded
  2. 6 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Central Michigan College with 314 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 80 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI, which is 0.333 times less than the 240 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 270 degrees mean that there were 16.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 16 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,132) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($784) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,423) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.524% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.356% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (39.7k), Some college (28.3k), and Bachelors Degree (18.8k).

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The median property value in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was $162,200 in 2021, which is 0.662 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $153,800 to $162,200, a 5.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI is 81.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI is $58,461. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

Property

$162,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$2,365
$50,543
Median Property Taxes
±$1,019

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 Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

81.5%
Homeownership
2021
64.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 81.5% of the housing units in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.5%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$58,461
Median Household Income
± $1,223
62k
Number of Households
± 1,230

In 2021, the median household income of the 62k households in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI grew to $58,461 from the previous year's value of $54,115.

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Wage Distribution

0.455
2021 Wage GINI in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI
0.444
2020 Wage GINI in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.58% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.7%)
  2. Carpooled (11%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.47%)

In 2021, 77.7% of workers in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (6.47%).

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Commute Time

22.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.11% of the workforce in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI (16.1k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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92.9% of the population of Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 40.2% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.13%
Uninsured
40.2%
Employer Coverage
18.5%
Medicaid
17%
Medicare
15.7%
Non-Group
1.44%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI grew by 1.92% from 6.99% to 7.13%.

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