Chippewa County, MI

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2023 Population

36,448

0.605% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.3

1.23% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.6%

5.18% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,631

3.81% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$153,100

7.82% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

15,383

2.09% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Chippewa County, MI had a population of 36.4k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $60,631. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Chippewa County, MI declined from 36,670 to 36,448, a −0.605% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,408 to $60,631, a 3.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chippewa County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (12.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (10.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.57%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.916%).

None of the households in Chippewa County, 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.

98.6% of the residents in Chippewa County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chippewa County, MI are Lake Superior State University (500 degrees awarded in 2022) and Bay Mills Community College (380359) (138 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Chippewa County, MI was $153,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in Chippewa County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Chippewa County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Chippewa County, MI borders Luce County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, and Presque Isle County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Chippewa County, MI is home to a population of 36.4k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Chippewa County, MI residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 5.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.6k people) in Chippewa County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.68k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.72k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Chippewa County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Chippewa County, MI was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chippewa County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.6k ± 200
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
4.68k ± 356
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.72k ± 416

2.2%

Hispanic Population

802 people

2.2% of the people in Chippewa County, MI are hispanic (802 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
776 ± 126
Gulf War (2001-)
764 ± 183
Gulf War (1990s)
242 ± 78

Chippewa County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chippewa County, MI employs 15.4k people. The largest industries in Chippewa County, MI are Retail Trade (1,873 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,782 people), and Public Administration (1,705 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,143), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,167), and Public Administration ($65,092).

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 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.4k

2023 Value

± 723

−2.09%

1 Year decline

± 6.94%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chippewa County, MI declined at a rate of −2.09%, from 15.7k employees to 15.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chippewa County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,147 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,556 people), and Management Occupations (1,324 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chippewa County, 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.

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

15.4k

2023 Value

± 723

−2.09%

1 Year decline

± 6.94%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chippewa County, MI declined at a rate of −2.09%, from 15.7k employees to 15.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chippewa County, MI, are Retail Trade (1,873 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,782 people), and Public Administration (1,705 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chippewa County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Chippewa County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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Median earning men ± N/A

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Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($67,087), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,091).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($59,141), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,023), and Public Administration ($49,071).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

70
Construction
69
Other Services (except Public Administration)
64
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$94.6k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$59.1k
Accommodation and Food Services
$46.2k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Chippewa County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 60.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.32%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.32%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Chippewa County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 Chippewa County, MI awarded 638 degrees. The student population of Chippewa County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 841 male students and 1,352 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chippewa County, MI are White (432 and 69.6%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (111 and 17.9%), Unknown (49 and 7.89%), and Hispanic or Latino (14 and 2.25%).

The largest universities in Chippewa County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Lake Superior State University (500 and 78.4%) and Bay Mills Community College (380359) (138 and 21.6%).

The most popular majors in Chippewa County, MI are Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (59 and 9.25%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (42 and 6.58%), and General Studies (40 and 6.27%).

The median tuition cost in Chippewa County, MI for a public four year colleges is $8,050 for in-state students and $8,050 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Chippewa County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,193 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,193 students enrolled in Chippewa County, MI, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 1,002 records, of which 53.6% were women and 46.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
40 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
38 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chippewa County, MI was Registered Nursing with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chippewa County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lake Superior State University
500 degrees awarded
Bay Mills Community College (380359)
138 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Superior State University with 500 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 238 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chippewa County, MI, which is 0.595 times less than the 400 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 432 degrees mean that there were 3.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 111 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

Public, 4-year or above ($8,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($474) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

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 Chippewa County, MI was $153,100 in 2023, which is 0.505 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $142,000 to $153,100, a 7.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Chippewa County, MI is 73.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Chippewa County, MI have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chippewa County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chippewa County, MI is $60,631. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chippewa County, MI was Census Tract 9701 with a value of $80,076, followed by Census Tract 9708 and Census Tract 9710, with respective values of $75,318 and $69,028.

In 2023, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chippewa County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.421%.

Housing

Property

$153,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,939

$10,223

Median Property Taxes

±$516

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

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

Rent vs Own

73.7%

Homeownership

2023

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 73.7% of the housing units in Chippewa County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chippewa County, 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 9701
Census Tract 9708
Census Tract 9710

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chippewa County, MI was Census Tract 9701 with a value of $80,076, followed by Census Tract 9708 and Census Tract 9710, with respective values of $75,318 and $69,028.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Chippewa County, 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.

$60,631

Median Household Income

± $1,502

13.9k

Number of Households

± 637

In 2023, the median household income of the 13.9k households in Chippewa County, MI grew to $60,631 from the previous year's value of $58,408.

The following chart displays the households in Chippewa County, 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 Chippewa County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (8.79%)
Worked At Home (6.9%)

In 2023, 76.8% of workers in Chippewa County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.79%) and those who worked at home (6.9%).

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

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chippewa County, MI have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Chippewa County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chippewa County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.421%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chippewa County, MI (5.08k out of 32.5k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chippewa County, MI is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.6% of the children was living in poverty in Chippewa County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

93.4% of the population of Chippewa County, MI has health coverage, with 39.5% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 17.7% on non-group plans, and 2.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chippewa County, MI see 1478 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.01% decrease from the previous year (1556 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1673 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 239 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,478 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chippewa County, MI

Primary care physicians in Chippewa County, MI see an average of 1,478 patients per year. This represents a 5.01% decrease from the previous year (1,556 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.58%

Uninsured

39.5%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

17.7%

Non-Group

2.29%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chippewa County, MI declined by 5.29% from 6.94% to 6.58%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.9 in Chippewa County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chippewa County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.7% in Chippewa County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chippewa County, MI.