Delta County, MI

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2020 Population

35,874

0.422% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

47.5

0.211% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.9%

0.103% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$47,008

0.898% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$115,400

0.962% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

14,882

4.47% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Delta County, MI had a population of 35.9k people with a median age of 47.5 and a median household income of $47,008. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Delta County, MI declined from 36,026 to 35,874, a −0.422% decrease and its median household income declined from $47,434 to $47,008, a −0.898% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Delta County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), White (Hispanic) (0.928%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.53%).

None of the households in Delta 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.

99.7% of the residents in Delta County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Delta County, MI are Bay de Noc Community College (343 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Delta County, MI was $115,400, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%. Most people in Delta County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Delta County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Delta County, MI borders Alger County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Marquette County, MI, Menominee County, MI, Schoolcraft County, MI, and Door County, WI.

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Diversity

Delta County, MI is home to a population of 35.9k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.912% of Delta County, MI residents were born outside of the country (327 people).

In 2020, there were 23.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.9k people) in Delta County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 780 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Delta County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.9k ± 314
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.4k ± 340
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
780 ± 112

1.42%

Hispanic Population

511 people

1.42% of the people in Delta County, MI are hispanic (511 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.912%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

327 people

1.14%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

412 people

As of 2020, 0.912% of Delta County, MI residents (327 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Delta County, MI was 1.14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Delta County, MI was 47.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 48, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Delta County, MI are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Delta County, MI residents was 47.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
78,782 ± 6,864 people
India
74,611 ± 6,681 people
Iraq
57,515 ± 5,871 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 78,782 Michigan residents, followed by India with 74,611 and Iraq with 57,515.

Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.7% of Delta County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Delta County, MI was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,190 ± 180
Gulf War (1990s)
507 ± 143
Gulf War (2001-)
442 ± 145

Delta County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.35 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.

Y-Axis

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 Delta County, MI is $47,008. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Delta County, MI was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $59,178, followed by Census Tract 9705 and Census Tract 9706, with respective values of $58,854 and $58,438.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,905. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Delta County, MI employs 14.9k people. The largest industries in Delta County, MI are Manufacturing (2,353 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,350 people), and Retail Trade (1,916 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($56,384), Manufacturing ($55,412), and Public Administration ($53,240).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,008

2020 value

± $1,998

−0.898%

1 Year Growth

± 6.35%

Households in Delta County, MI have a median annual income of $47,008, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,434 in 2019, which represents a −0.898% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$69,218

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,189

$50,905

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $910

In 2020, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Alaska Native
$69,861 ± $68,251
Asian
$69,086 ± $4,593
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$54,704 ± $73,265

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Alaska Native. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Delta County, MI is from Michigan.

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2020, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.801% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9704
Census Tract 9705
Census Tract 9706

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Delta County, MI was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $59,178, followed by Census Tract 9705 and Census Tract 9706, with respective values of $58,854 and $58,438.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Delta County, MI (4.57k out of 35.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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
4,088 ± 363
Two Or More
265 ± 101
Native American
94 ± 113

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

14.9k

2020 Value

± 706

−4.47%

1 Year decline

± 6.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Delta County, MI declined at a rate of −4.47%, from 15.6k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Delta County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,732 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,482 people), and Production Occupations (1,408 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Delta County, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Delta County, MI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,732 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,482 people), and Production Occupations (1,408 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Delta County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.81 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.69 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.56 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Delta County, MI, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($75,037), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($67,000), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($65,083).

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.9k

2020 Value

± 706

−4.47%

1 Year decline

± 6.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Delta County, MI declined at a rate of −4.47%, from 15.6k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Delta County, MI, are Manufacturing (2,353 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,350 people), and Retail Trade (1,916 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Delta County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Delta County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Delta County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (2,353 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,350 people), and Retail Trade (1,916 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Delta County, MI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.58 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.56 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.48 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Delta County, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($56,384), Manufacturing ($55,412), and Public Administration ($53,240).

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 $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% 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
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

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 Delta County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Delta County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Delta County, MI

62.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
75.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
73.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washtenaw County, MI
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% 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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Delta County, MI awarded 343 degrees. The student population of Delta County, MI is skewed towards women, with 677 male students and 1,221 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Delta County, MI are White (300 and 87.5%), followed by Two or More Races (16 and 4.66%), American Indian or Alaska Native (9 and 2.62%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 1.75%).

The largest universities in Delta County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Bay de Noc Community College (343 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Delta County, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (60 and 17.5%), Registered Nursing (54 and 15.7%), and General Studies (27 and 7.87%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
60 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
27 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Delta County, MI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 60 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Bay de Noc Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

343 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Delta County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bay de Noc Community College with 343 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

127

Degrees Awarded to Men

216

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 127 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Delta County, MI, which is 0.588 times less than the 216 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Delta County, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
300 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
9 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Delta County, MI was White students. These 300 degrees mean that there were 18.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 16 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Delta County, MI was $115,400 in 2020, which is 0.502 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $114,300 to $115,400, a 0.962% increase. The homeownership rate in Delta County, MI is 77.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Delta County, MI have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Delta County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$115,400

2020 Median

± $4,099

$114,300

2019 Median

± $3,177

In 2020, the median property value in Delta County, MI grew to to $115,400 from the previous year's value of $114,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Delta County, 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 Delta County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$47,008

Median Household Income

± $1,998

16.2k

Number of Households

± 758

In 2020, the median household income of the 16.2k households in Delta County, MI declined from $47,008 from the previous year's value of $47,434.

The following chart displays the households in Delta 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Delta County, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Delta County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

77.6%

2020 Homeownership

77.4%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 77.6% of the housing units in Delta County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Delta County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Delta County, MI have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.28% of the workforce in Delta County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (9.77%)
Worked At Home (3.96%)

In 2020, 80.5% of workers in Delta County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.77%) and those who worked at home (3.96%).

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

Health

94% of the population of Delta County, MI has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 2.19% 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 Delta County, MI see 1328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year (1332 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1431 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 651 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

1,328 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delta County, MI

Primary care physicians in Delta County, MI see an average of 1,328 patients per year. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year (1,332 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Delta County, MI 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

5.97%

Uninsured

37.7%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

17.6%

Medicare

16.7%

Non-Group

2.19%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Delta County, MI grew by 2.66% from 5.82% to 5.97%.

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