Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI

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2020 Population

133,018

0.0888% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

50.9

0.197% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14.1%

5.49% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,763

1.95% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$119,700

6.68% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

48,757

0.392% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI had a population of 133k people with a median age of 50.9 and a median household income of $46,763. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI grew from 132,900 to 133,018, a 0.0888% increase and its median household income grew from $45,869 to $46,763, a 1.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.38%), White (Hispanic) (1.07%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.671%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.503%).

3.02% of the households in Northeast Lower Peninsula 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.

99.5% of the residents in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI are Alpena Community College (380 degrees awarded in 2020) and Kirtland Community College (170587) (277 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI was $119,700, and the homeownership rate was 82.5%.

Most people in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI borders Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI, and Iosco, Gladwin, Roscommon, Ogemaw & Arenac Counties PUMA, MI.

Population & Diversity

Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI is home to a population of 133k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.48% of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.97k people).

In 2020, there were 39.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.42k 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 Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI are Spanish (1,035 households), German (619 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (586 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,514

Women

50%

66,623

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 133,137 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

99.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.5% of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
125k ± 198
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.16k ± 237
White (Hispanic)
1.42k ± 123

1.62%

Hispanic Population

2.15k people

1.62% of the people in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI are hispanic (2.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
327 ± 443 people
Mexico
251 ± 389 people
Philippines
230 ± 372 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI was Canada, the natal country of 327 Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI residents, followed by Mexico with 251 and Philippines with 230.

Foreign-Born Population

1.48%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.97k people

1.41%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.89k people

As of 2018, 1.48% of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI residents (1.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI was 1.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,035 households (0.814%)
German
619 households (0.487%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
586 households (0.461%)

3.02% of the households in Northeast Lower Peninsula 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 Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI was Spanish. 0.814% of the households in Northeast Lower Peninsula 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
4,983 ± 273
Gulf War (2001-)
1,734 ± 269
Gulf War (1990s)
1,221 ± 169

Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI employs 48.8k people. The largest industries in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI are Construction (3,144 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,038 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,983 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($119,706), Other motor vehicle dealers ($102,262), and Electric & gas, and other combinations ($88,648).

Males in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,753. The income inequality in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,984

Women

47.1%

25,773

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI in 2020 was 48,757 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

48.8k

2020 Value

−0.392%

1 Year decline

± −0.392%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.392%, from 48.9k employees to 48.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,697 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,468 people), and Registered nurses (1,389 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.8k

2020 Value

−0.392%

1 Year decline

± −0.392%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.392%, from 48.9k employees to 48.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI, are Construction (3,144 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,038 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,983 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,063

Median earning men ± $1,343

$25,166

Median earning women ± $671

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($55,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,311), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,358).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($38,710), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,831), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,014).

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 Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI awarded 657 degrees. The student population of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,092 male students and 1,674 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI are White (621 and 94.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (13 and 1.98%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 1.37%), and Black or African American (5 and 0.761%).

The largest universities in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Alpena Community College (380 and 57.8%) and Kirtland Community College (170587) (277 and 42.2%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI are Lineworker (99 and 15.1%), Registered Nursing (88 and 13.4%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (62 and 9.44%).

The median tuition cost in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI for a public four year colleges is $7,155 for in-state students and $7,155 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 2,766 students enrolled in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,530 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
88 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
62 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 88 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alpena Community College
380 degrees awarded
Kirtland Community College (170587)
277 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alpena Community College with 380 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 321 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI, which is 0.955 times less than the 336 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 621 degrees mean that there were 47.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 13 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

Public, 4-year or above ($7,155) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) 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, 0.585% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.391% 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 Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (37.9k), Some college (28k), and Secondary Education (16.3k).

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 Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI was $119,700 in 2020, which is 0.521 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $112,200 to $119,700, a 6.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI is 82.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI is $46,763. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeast Lower Peninsula 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

$119,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,203

$49,010

Median Property Taxes

±$1,004

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 Northeast Lower Peninsula 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 Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.5%

Homeownership

2020

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 82.5% of the housing units in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeast Lower Peninsula 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 Northeast Lower Peninsula 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 Northeast Lower Peninsula 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.

$46,763

Median Household Income

± $1,063

58.7k

Number of Households

± 1,027

In 2020, the median household income of the 58.7k households in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI grew to $46,763 from the previous year's value of $45,869.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Lower Peninsula 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

0.437

2020 Wage GINI in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI

0.438

2019 Wage GINI in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI

In 2020, the income inequality in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0577% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (9.34%)
Worked At Home (5.53%)

In 2020, 81% of workers in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.34%) and those who worked at home (5.53%).

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

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.47% of the workforce in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northeast Lower Peninsula 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 Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI (18.4k out of 131k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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

93.4% of the population of Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 20% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 2.73% 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 18.8% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.3% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

6.61%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

20%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

2.73%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI declined by 1.8% from 6.73% to 6.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.