Birch Run, MI

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    2024 Population
    1,439
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.8
    9.57% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.5%
    36% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $70,521
    7.97% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $191,000
    2.74% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    689
    19.6% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Birch Run, 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.

    99.1% of the residents in Birch Run, MI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Birch Run, MI was $191,000, and the homeownership rate was 51.3%.

    Most people in Birch Run, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Birch Run, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Birch Run, MI is home to a population of 1.44k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.53% of Birch Run, MI residents were born outside of the country (22 people).

    In 2024, there were 16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.3k people) in Birch Run, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 81 White (Hispanic) and 27 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.1% of Birch Run, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Birch Run, MI was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Birch Run, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.3k ± 334
    2. White (Hispanic)
      81 ± 64
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      27 ± 47
    6.88%
    Hispanic Population
    99 people

    In 2024, there were 16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.3k people) in Birch Run, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 81 White (Hispanic) and 27 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.88% of the people in Birch Run, MI are hispanic (99 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Birch Run, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.53%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    22 people
    1.13%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    14 people

    As of 2024, 1.53% of Birch Run, MI residents (22 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Birch Run, MI was 1.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      15 ± 20
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      9 ± 16
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      6 ± 13

    Birch Run, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Birch Run, MI.

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    Health

    94% of the population of Birch Run, MI has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 9.66% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.98%
    Uninsured
    50%
    Employer Coverage
    18.6%
    Medicaid
    9.66%
    Medicare
    14.5%
    Non-Group
    1.18%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Birch Run, MI grew by 21.1% from 4.94% to 5.98%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Birch Run, MI employs 689 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Birch Run, MI were Accommodation & Food Services (132 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (122 people), and Manufacturing (87 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($93,438), Transportation & Warehousing ($78,250), and Wholesale Trade ($77,500).

    Employment

    Occupations

    689
    2024 Value
    ± 124
    19.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 22.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Birch Run, MI grew at a rate of 19.6%, from 576 employees to 689 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Birch Run, MI, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (115 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (71 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (68 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Birch Run, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    689
    2024 Value
    ± 124
    19.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 22.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Birch Run, MI grew at a rate of 19.6%, from 576 employees to 689 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Birch Run, MI, are Accommodation & Food Services (132 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (122 people), and Manufacturing (87 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Birch Run, MI, though some of these residents may live in Birch Run, 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

    $49,946
    Median earning men ± $6,957
    $32,361
    Median earning women ± $7,093

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($62,917), Manufacturing ($60,227), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($65,536), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,273), and Public Administration ($51,667).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Birch Run, MI was $191,000 in 2024, which is 0.574 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $185,900 to $191,000, a 2.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Birch Run, MI is 51.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Birch Run, MI have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Birch Run, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $191,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$47,359
    $330
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$123

    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 Birch Run, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    51.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 51.3% of the housing units in Birch Run, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $70,521
    Median Household Income
    ± $20,149
    643
    Number of Households
    ± 145

    In 2024, the median household income of the 643 households in Birch Run, MI grew to $70,521 from the previous year's value of $65,313.

    The following chart displays the households in Birch Run, 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 $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Birch Run, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.2%)
    2. Carpooled (11.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.93%)

    In 2024, 79.2% of workers in Birch Run, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (4.93%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Birch Run, MI have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.92% of the workforce in Birch Run, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Birch Run, MI (193 out of 1.43k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

    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.

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