Bronson, MI

Census Place

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2023 Population

2,183

9.59% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.4

10.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

16.9%

72.7% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$46,607

1.17% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$93,900

4.68% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,084

11.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bronson, MI had a population of 2.18k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $46,607. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bronson, MI grew from 1,992 to 2,183, a 9.59% increase and its median household income declined from $47,159 to $46,607, a −1.17% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bronson, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.93%), White (Hispanic) (7.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.6%).

None of the households in Bronson, 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.

In 2023, the median property value in Bronson, MI was $93,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Bronson, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Bronson, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 8.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.69k people) in Bronson, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 195 Two+ (Hispanic) and 166 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bronson, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.69k ± 236
Two+ (Hispanic)
195 ± 137
White (Hispanic)
166 ± 196

18.1%

Hispanic Population

396 people

18.1% of the people in Bronson, MI are hispanic (396 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

4.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

107 people

5.72%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

114 people

As of 2023, 4.9% of Bronson, MI residents (107 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 Bronson, MI was 5.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
37 ± 28
Gulf War (1990s)
7 ± 13
Gulf War (2001-)
6 ± 17

Bronson, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bronson, MI employs 1.08k people. The largest industries in Bronson, MI are Manufacturing (400 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (157 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (121 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($52,083), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,875), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($51,121).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.08k

2023 Value

± 212

11.2%

1 Year growth

± 25.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bronson, MI grew at a rate of 11.2%, from 975 employees to 1.08k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bronson, MI, are Production Occupations (294 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (110 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (109 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bronson, 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

1.08k

2023 Value

± 212

11.2%

1 Year growth

± 25.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bronson, MI grew at a rate of 11.2%, from 975 employees to 1.08k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bronson, MI, are Manufacturing (400 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (157 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (121 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bronson, MI, though some of these residents may live in Bronson, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,546

Median earning men ± $8,450

$36,116

Median earning women ± $4,236

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,875), Other Services Except Public Administration ($51,324), and Construction ($43,229).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($45,590), Retail Trade ($40,938), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,900).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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

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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

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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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 Bronson, MI was $93,900 in 2023, which is 0.309 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $89,700 to $93,900, a 4.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Bronson, MI is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bronson, MI have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bronson, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$93,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,418

$598

Median Property Taxes

±$134

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 Bronson, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bronson, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.5%

Homeownership

2023

55.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.5% of the housing units in Bronson, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bronson, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9503
Census Tract 9512

The following map shows all of the places in Bronson, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$46,607

Median Household Income

± $6,489

899

Number of Households

± 168

In 2023, the median household income of the 899 households in Bronson, MI declined from $46,607 from the previous year's value of $47,159.

The following chart displays the households in Bronson, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bronson, MI is from Bronson, MI.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.3%)
Carpooled (23.3%)
Worked At Home (4.11%)

In 2023, 71.3% of workers in Bronson, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (23.3%) and those who worked at home (4.11%).

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

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bronson, MI have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in Bronson, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bronson, MI (369 out of 2.18k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bronson, 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.

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

N/A% of the population of Bronson, MI has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Branch County, MI see 2412 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.33% increase from the previous year (2290 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2045 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 634 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,412 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Branch County, MI

Primary care physicians in Branch County, MI see an average of 2,412 patients per year. This represents a 5.33% increase from the previous year (2,290 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Branch County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.1% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.8% were men and 48.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

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Uninsured

N/A%

Employer Coverage

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Medicaid

N/A%

Medicare

N/A%

Non-Group

N/A%

Military or VA

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

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