Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI

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2021 Population

135,945

3.27% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.1

1.12% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.41%

0.66% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$71,428

2.61% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$173,100

4.53% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,033

2.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI had a population of 136k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $71,428. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI grew from 131,641 to 135,945, a 3.27% increase and its median household income grew from $69,614 to $71,428, a 2.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.18%), White (Hispanic) (3.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3%).

7.58% of the households in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, 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.

98.3% of the residents in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wayne County (Southeast)--Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI are Dorsey College (169761) (308 degrees awarded in 2021), Dorsey College-Woodhaven (495837) (199 degrees), and Detroit Business Institute-Downriver (44 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was $173,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI borders Wayne County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, Downriver Area (North) PUMA, MI, and Monroe County PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 136k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.35% of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (7.27k people).

In 2021, there were 13.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.57k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI are Spanish (2,471 households), Urdu (1,048 households), and Italian (685 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,687

Women

52%

65,296

Men

48%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 135,983 inhabitants, with 48% men, and 52% women.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 2.07k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.4k ± 1.38k
White (Hispanic)
4.57k ± 719

5.97%

Hispanic Population

8.12k people

5.97% of the people in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI are hispanic (8.12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Pakistan
938 ± 749 people
Philippines
626 ± 613 people
Canada
616 ± 608 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was Pakistan, the natal country of 938 Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Philippines with 626 and Canada with 616.

Foreign-Born Population

5.35%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.27k people

5.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7k people

As of 2021, 5.35% of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI residents (7.27k 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 Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was 5.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,471 households (1.92%)
Urdu
1,048 households (0.812%)
Italian
685 households (0.531%)

7.58% of the households in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.92% of the households in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,966 ± 311
Gulf War (2001-)
1,095 ± 259
Gulf War (1990s)
891 ± 218

Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI employs 63k people. The largest industries in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (6,994 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,958 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,891 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($158,402), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($118,151), and Offices of physicians ($112,812).

Males in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,621. The income inequality in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,843

Women

48.3%

31,895

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 61,738 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

63k

2021 Value

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 2.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 61.7k employees to 63k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI, are Registered nurses (2,431 people), Other managers (1,658 people), and Cashiers (1,503 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, 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

63k

2021 Value

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 2.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 61.7k employees to 63k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (6,994 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,958 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,891 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,149

Median earning men ± $1,797

$37,252

Median earning women ± $1,715

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,919), Public Administration ($76,932), and Manufacturing ($74,608).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($63,491), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,250), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,477).

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

Voting results are not available for Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

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

In 2021, universities in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI awarded 559 degrees. The student population of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 77 male students and 569 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI are Black or African American (358 and 64%), followed by White (114 and 20.4%), Two or More Races (33 and 5.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (26 and 4.65%).

The largest universities in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Dorsey College (169761) (308 and 55.1%), Dorsey College-Woodhaven (495837) (199 and 35.6%), and Detroit Business Institute-Downriver (44 and 7.87%).

The most popular majors in Wayne County (Southeast)--Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (278 and 49.7%), Medical Assistant (97 and 17.4%), and Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (54 and 9.66%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 646 (11.9% men and 88.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 646 students enrolled in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI, 11.9% men and 88.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 434 records, of which 90.6% were women and 9.45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
54 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
278 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
97 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Wayne County (Southeast)--Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Wayne County (Southeast)--Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Dorsey College (169761)
308 degrees awarded
Dorsey College-Woodhaven (495837)
199 degrees awarded
Detroit Business Institute-Downriver
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dorsey College (169761) with 308 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 42 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI, which is 0.0812 times less than the 517 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 358 degrees mean that there were 3.14 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 114 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

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($29,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.749% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.56% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.5k), Some college (29.4k), and Bachelors Degree (15.9k).

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 Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was $173,100 in 2021, which is 0.707 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $165,600 to $173,100, a 4.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI is 75.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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

Median household income in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI is $71,428. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

Housing

Property

$173,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,779

$40,972

Median Property Taxes

±$1,285

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 Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

Homeownership

2021

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.2% of the housing units in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, 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.

$71,428

Median Household Income

± $2,152

54.5k

Number of Households

± 1,706

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.5k households in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI grew to $71,428 from the previous year's value of $69,614.

The following chart displays the households in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, 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

0.427

2021 Wage GINI in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI

0.437

2020 Wage GINI in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.18% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Worked At Home (6.99%)
Carpooled (6.54%)

In 2021, 83.9% of workers in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.99%) and those who carpooled to work (6.54%).

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

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI (12.7k out of 135k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

96.4% of the population of Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.894% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,246 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,266 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.57%

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.894%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI grew by 12.3% from 3.18% to 3.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.