Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI

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2023 Population

154,315

0.515% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.1

0.847% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

8.99%

3.72% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$75,287

5.73% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$235,400

9.44% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

78,412

1.17% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI had a population of 154k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $75,287. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew from 153,525 to 154,315, a 0.515% increase and its median household income grew from $71,209 to $75,287, a 5.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.29%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.86%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.53%).

15% of the households in Kent County (Southwest) 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.

95% of the residents in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Grace Christian University (192 degrees awarded in 2022) and Empire Beauty School-Michigan (121 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was $235,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.3%.

Most people in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI borders Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, Allegan County PUMA, MI, Kent County (Central)--Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, and Kent County (North) PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 154k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.07% of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (14k people).

In 2023, there were 9.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.6k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Spanish (15,212 households), Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (1,339 households), and Vietnamese (1,289 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,468

Women

49.9%

76,736

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 153,204 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

95%

2023 Citizenship

95%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95% of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 2.27k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.4k
Two+ (Hispanic)
10.6k ± 1.66k

15.9%

Hispanic Population

24.6k people

15.9% of the people in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are hispanic (24.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,033 ± 1,713 people
Vietnam
1,401 ± 915 people
Cuba
992 ± 771 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 5,033 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,401 and Cuba with 992.

Foreign-Born Population

9.07%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

9.22%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

14.2k people

As of 2023, 9.07% of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents (14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 9.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,212 households (10.5%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
1,339 households (0.923%)
Vietnamese
1,289 households (0.889%)

15% of the households in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 10.5% of the households in Kent County (Southwest) 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
2,203 ± 419
Gulf War (2001-)
1,345 ± 284
Gulf War (1990s)
764 ± 225

Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI employs 78.4k people. The largest industries in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (4,924 people), Construction (4,316 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,810 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($226,906), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($148,779), and Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($119,608).

Males in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,398. The income inequality in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,812

Women

48.2%

39,497

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 76,309 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

78.4k

2022 Value

1.17%

1 Year growth

± 1.17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.17%, from 77.5k employees to 78.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,120 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,991 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,826 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

78.4k

2022 Value

1.17%

1 Year growth

± 1.17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.17%, from 77.5k employees to 78.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,924 people), Construction (4,316 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,810 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,560

Median earning men ± $2,179

$36,443

Median earning women ± $939

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,190), Wholesale Trade ($69,125), and Information ($65,278).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($50,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,575), and Wholesale Trade ($46,723).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 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 2022, universities in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI awarded 313 degrees. The student population of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 445 male students and 849 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are White (164 and 52.4%), followed by Black or African American (74 and 23.6%), Hispanic or Latino (32 and 10.2%), and Unknown (27 and 8.63%).

The largest universities in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Grace Christian University (192 and 61.3%) and Empire Beauty School-Michigan (121 and 38.7%).

The most popular majors in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are General Cosmetology (114 and 36.4%), Lay Ministry (53 and 16.9%), and General Human Services (30 and 9.58%).

The median tuition cost in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $14,040.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,294 (34.4% men and 65.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,294 students enrolled in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, 34.4% men and 65.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 632 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

114 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was General Cosmetology with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Grace Christian University
192 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Michigan
121 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grace Christian University with 192 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 95 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, which is 0.436 times less than the 218 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 164 degrees mean that there were 2.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 74 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 ($14,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) 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 2022, 0.981% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% 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 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.7k), Some college (26.4k), and Bachelors Degree (21.3k).

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 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was $235,400 in 2023, which is 0.776 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $215,100 to $235,400, a 9.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI is 70.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI is $75,287. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $143,581, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $118,518 and $116,518.

Housing

Property

$235,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,463

$40,985

Median Property Taxes

±$1,556

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 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.3%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.3% of the housing units in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kent County (Southwest) 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $143,581, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $118,518 and $116,518.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kent County (Southwest) 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.

$75,287

Median Household Income

± $1,723

58.3k

Number of Households

± 1,903

In 2023, the median household income of the 58.3k households in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew to $75,287 from the previous year's value of $71,209.

The following chart displays the households in Kent County (Southwest) 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

0.411

2022 Wage GINI in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI

0.408

2021 Wage GINI in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI

In 2022, the income inequality in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.655% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (9.86%)
Worked At Home (9.15%)

In 2023, 77.6% of workers in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.86%) and those who worked at home (9.15%).

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

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI (13.7k out of 153k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kent County (Southwest) 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

95.3% of the population of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.582% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1,246 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.67%

Uninsured

58.2%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

0.582%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI declined by 2.41% from 4.78% to 4.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.