Carson City, MI

Census Place

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2021 Population

1,041

0.289% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

10.8% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.23%

23% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$38,289

6.52% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$87,100

3.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Carson City, MI had a population of 1.04k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $38,289. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Carson City, MI grew from 1,038 to 1,041, a 0.289% increase and its median household income grew from $35,945 to $38,289, a 6.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carson City, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.6%), White (Hispanic) (2.02%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.44%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.288%).

None of the households in Carson City, 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.

99.4% of the residents in Carson City, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Carson City, MI was $87,100, and the homeownership rate was 50.9%.

Most people in Carson City, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Carson City, MI was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Carson City, MI is home to a population of 1.04k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.25% of Carson City, MI residents were born outside of the country (13 people).

In 2021, there were 46.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (985 people) in Carson City, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21 White (Hispanic) and 16 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Carson City, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Carson City, MI was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carson City, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
985 ± 178
White (Hispanic)
21 ± 22
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16 ± 25

3.46%

Hispanic Population

36 people

3.46% of the people in Carson City, MI are hispanic (36 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.25%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13 people

1.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13 people

As of 2021, 1.25% of Carson City, MI residents (13 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carson City, MI was 1.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
77 ± 81
Korea
9 ± 21
World War II
9 ± 19

Carson City, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 8.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carson City, MI employs 411 people. The largest industries in Carson City, MI are Manufacturing (116 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (67 people), and Retail Trade (59 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($67,500), Educational Services ($55,227), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,750).

Employment

Occupations

411

2021 Value

± 124

−7.01%

1 Year decline

± 45.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carson City, MI declined at a rate of −7.01%, from 442 employees to 411 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carson City, MI, are Production Occupations (105 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (39 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (37 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carson City, 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

411

2021 Value

± 124

−7.01%

1 Year decline

± 45.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carson City, MI declined at a rate of −7.01%, from 442 employees to 411 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carson City, MI, are Manufacturing (116 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (67 people), and Retail Trade (59 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carson City, MI, though some of these residents may live in Carson City, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$22,465

Median earning men ± $24,819

$35,089

Median earning women ± $7,381

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,917), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,667), and Retail Trade ($36,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,417), and Manufacturing ($36,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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 $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% 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
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

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 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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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator 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 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

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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 Carson City, MI was $87,100 in 2021, which is 0.356 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $84,300 to $87,100, a 3.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Carson City, MI is 50.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Carson City, MI have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carson City, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Property

$87,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,545

$235

Median Property Taxes

±$50

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

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

Rent vs Own

50.9%

Homeownership

2021

60.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 50.9% of the housing units in Carson City, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9710

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Carson City, 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.

$38,289

Median Household Income

± $9,563

462

Number of Households

± 118

In 2021, the median household income of the 462 households in Carson City, MI grew to $38,289 from the previous year's value of $35,945.

The following chart displays the households in Carson City, 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 $20k - $25k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Carson City, MI is from Michigan.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Walked (7.88%)

In 2021, 78.1% of workers in Carson City, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who walked to work (7.88%).

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

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carson City, MI have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Carson City, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carson City, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carson City, MI have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carson City, MI (90 out of 975 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carson City, MI is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

96.8% of the population of Carson City, MI has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 17% on Medicaid, 20.7% on Medicare, 8.72% on non-group plans, and 0.205% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montcalm County, MI see 2556 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.89% increase from the previous year (2369 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2048 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 399 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,556 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montcalm County, MI

Primary care physicians in Montcalm County, MI see an average of 2,556 patients per year. This represents a 7.89% increase from the previous year (2,369 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 24.2% between 18 and 34 years, 28.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% 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

3.18%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

17%

Medicaid

20.7%

Medicare

8.72%

Non-Group

0.205%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carson City, MI declined by 30.1% from 4.55% to 3.18%.

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