Allegan County PUMA, MI

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2019 Population

116,143

0.775% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

39.8

0.505% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

10.4%

0.182% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$62,965

5.15% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$165,400

5.08% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

53,275

1.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Allegan County PUMA, MI had a population of 116k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $62,965. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Allegan County PUMA, MI grew from 115,250 to 116,143, a 0.775% increase and its median household income grew from $59,883 to $62,965, a 5.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allegan County PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.4%), White (Hispanic) (5.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), Other (Hispanic) (1.41%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%). 6.05% of the households in Allegan County PUMA, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.1% of the residents in Allegan County PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Allegan County PUMA, MI was $165,400, and the homeownership rate was 82.6%. Most people in Allegan County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Allegan County PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Allegan County PUMA, MI borders Waukegan, Zion, Benton & Newport Townships PUMA, IL, Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI, Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI, Van Buren & Cass Counties PUMA, MI, Kenosha County PUMA, WI, and Racine County PUMA, WI.

United States Michigan

Diversity

Allegan County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 116k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 8.96% of Allegan County PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (10.4k people).

In 2019, there were 17.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Allegan County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.92k White (Hispanic) and 2.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Allegan County PUMA, MI are Spanish (5,214 speakers), German (288 speakers), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (227 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allegan County PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 28
White (Hispanic)
5.92k ± 558
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.18k ± 277

7.35%

Hispanic Population

8.53k people

7.35% of the people in Allegan County PUMA, MI are hispanic (8.53k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
5,214 speakers (4.79%)
German
288 speakers (0.264%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
227 speakers (0.208%)

6.05% of Allegan County PUMA, MI citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Allegan County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 4.79% of the overall population of Allegan County PUMA, MI are native Spanish speakers. 0.264% speak German and 0.208% speak Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.96%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.4k people

3.14%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.62k people

As of 2019, 8.96% of Allegan County PUMA, MI residents (10.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allegan County PUMA, MI was 3.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Allegan County PUMA, MI was 39.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Allegan County PUMA, MI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Allegan County PUMA, MI residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,188 ± 1,138 people
Canada
192 ± 340 people
Germany
146 ± 296 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Allegan County PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,188 Allegan County PUMA, MI residents, followed by Canada with 192 and Germany with 146.

Citizenship

98.1%

2019 Citizenship

98.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.1% of Allegan County PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Allegan County PUMA, MI was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,123 ± 236
Korea
507 ± 127
Gulf War (1990s)
456 ± 116

Allegan County PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.19 times greater than any other conflict.

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.

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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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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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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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Community Mobility

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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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Economy

Median household income in Allegan County PUMA, MI is $62,965. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Allegan County PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $122,150, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $103,535 and $96,812.

Males in Allegan County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,042. The income inequality in Allegan County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.397, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Allegan County PUMA, MI employs 53.3k people. The largest industries in Allegan County PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (3,967 people), Construction (3,825 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,449 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($112,520), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($107,255), and Wired telecommunications carriers ($94,813).

Wages

Median Household Income

$62,965

2019 value

± $2,221

5.15%

1 Year Growth

± 4.39%

Households in Allegan County PUMA, MI have a median annual income of $62,965, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $59,883 in 2018, which represents a 5.15% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Allegan County PUMA, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$59,570

Average Male Salary in Allegan County PUMA, MI

± $7,235

$45,042

Average Female Salary in Allegan County PUMA, MI

± $5,610

In 2019, full-time male employees in Allegan County PUMA, MI made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Allegan County PUMA, MI by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Allegan County PUMA, MI

Asian
$77,921 ± $143,099
American Indian
$65,652 ± $268,350
White
$46,159 ± $4,445

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Allegan County PUMA, MI workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Allegan County PUMA, MI.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Allegan County PUMA, MI by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.397

2019 Wage GINI in Allegan County PUMA, MI

0.385

2018 Wage GINI in Allegan County PUMA, MI

In 2019, the income inequality in Allegan County PUMA, MI was 0.397 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.07% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Allegan County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Allegan County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Allegan County PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $122,150, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $103,535 and $96,812.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Allegan County PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allegan County PUMA, MI (11.9k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
10,726 ± 667
Hispanic
1,952 ± 310
Other
436 ± 285

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allegan County PUMA, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

53.3k

2019 Value

1.18%

1 Year growth

± 1.18%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Allegan County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.18%, from 52.7k employees to 53.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allegan County PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,650 people), Other assemblers and fabricators (1,598 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,373 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allegan County PUMA, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Allegan County PUMA, MI, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,650 people), Other assemblers and fabricators (1,598 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,373 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Allegan County PUMA, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Tool & die makers (10.8 times higher than expected), Model makers, patternmakers, & molding machine setters, metal & plastic (8 times), and Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic (5.47 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Allegan County PUMA, MI, by average salary, are Physicians ($195,549), Cost estimators ($129,428), and Chief executives & legislators ($122,080).

Industries

Employment by Industries

53.3k

2019 Value

1.18%

1 Year growth

± 1.18%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Allegan County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.18%, from 52.7k employees to 53.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allegan County PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,967 people), Construction (3,825 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,449 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allegan County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Allegan County PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Allegan County PUMA, MI, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,967 people), Construction (3,825 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,449 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Allegan County PUMA, MI has an unusually high number of Metal forgings & stampings (16.8 times higher than expected), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (10.6 times), and Furniture & related product manufacturing (10.5 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Allegan County PUMA, MI, by average salary, are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($112,520), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($107,255), and Wired telecommunications carriers ($94,813).

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 2018, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $213B, followed by Machinery ($50.8B) and Mixed freight ($37.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$636B

2018 Value in Michigan

$1.17T

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

83.6% growth

In 2018, total outbound Michigan trade was $636B. This is expected to increase 83.6% to $1.17T by 2045.

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
$44B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$30.5B

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $44B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $30.5B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 47.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.59%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Allegan County PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (47.5%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.59%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 47.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.59%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Michigan

47.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allegan County PUMA, MI was $165,400 in 2019, which is 0.688 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $157,400 to $165,400, a 5.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Allegan County PUMA, MI is 82.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Allegan County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allegan County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$165,400

2019 Median

± $2,751

$157,400

2018 Median

± $2,754

In 2019, the median property value in Allegan County PUMA, MI grew to to $165,400 from the previous year's value of $157,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Allegan County PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allegan County PUMA, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$62,965

Median Household Income

± $2,221

43.4k

Number of Households

± 1,291

In 2019, the median household income of the 43.4k households in Allegan County PUMA, MI grew to $62,965 from the previous year's value of $59,883.

The following chart displays the households in Allegan County 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.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Allegan County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allegan County PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

82.6%

2019 Homeownership

82.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 82.6% of the housing units in Allegan County PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Allegan County PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allegan County PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Allegan County PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (85.9%)
Carpooled (7.47%)
Worked At Home (4.12%)

In 2019, 85.9% of workers in Allegan County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.47%) and those who worked at home (4.12%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Allegan County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Allegan County PUMA, MI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

95.5% of the population of Allegan County PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.667% 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.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.51%

Uninsured

56.6%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.667%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allegan County PUMA, MI declined by 1% from 4.56% to 4.51%.

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