Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI

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2022 Population
130,155
0.381% 1-year decline
US Senator
Debbie Stabenow
Democratic Party
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
46.6
0.215% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
14%
0.362% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$56,106
7.26% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$139,700
14% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
50,352
0.582% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI had a population of 130k people with a median age of 46.6 and a median household income of $56,106. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI declined from 130,653 to 130,155, a −0.381% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,309 to $56,106, a 7.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.6%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.35%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.777%).

3.04% of the households in Eastern Upper Peninsula 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.

99% of the residents in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are Lake Superior State University (500 degrees awarded in 2022), Bay de Noc Community College (309 degrees), and Bay Mills Community College (380359) (138 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was $139,700, and the homeownership rate was 78.1%.

Most people in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI is home to a population of 130k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.93% of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.51k people).

In 2022, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.34k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 8.26k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are Spanish (1,092 households), German (372 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (337 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
61,997
Women
47.6%
68,281
Men
52.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 130,278 inhabitants, with 52.4% men, and 47.6% women.

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Citizenship

99%
2022 Citizenship
99.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99% of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    106k ± 501
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    8.34k ± 428
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    8.26k ± 692
1.89%
Hispanic Population
2.46k people

In 2022, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.34k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 8.26k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.89% of the people in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are hispanic (2.46k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    820 ± 701 people
  2. Jamaica
    335 ± 449 people
  3. Vietnam
    182 ± 331 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was Canada, the natal country of 820 Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI residents, followed by Jamaica with 335 and Vietnam with 182.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.93%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.51k people
1.95%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.55k people

As of 2022, 1.93% of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI residents (2.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was 1.95%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,092 households (0.878%)
  2. German
    372 households (0.299%)
  3. Other Native Languages of North America
    337 households (0.271%)

3.04% of the households in Eastern Upper Peninsula 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was Spanish. 0.878% of the households in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,138 ± 323
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,862 ± 278
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,393 ± 205

Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI employs 50.4k people. The largest industries in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are Construction (2,936 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,673 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,632 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($102,352), Rail transportation ($96,393), and Miscellaneous paper & pulp products ($95,351).

Males in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,952. The income inequality in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY
24,552
Women
47.6%
27,066
Men
52.4%

The workforce of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI in 2020 was 51,618 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

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Occupations

50.4k
2022 Value
−0.582%
1 Year decline
± −0.582%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.582%, from 50.6k employees to 50.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,238 people), Other managers (1,194 people), and Cashiers (1,165 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

50.4k
2022 Value
−0.582%
1 Year decline
± −0.582%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.582%, from 50.6k employees to 50.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, are Construction (2,936 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,673 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,632 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,125
Median earning men ± $1,454
$28,970
Median earning women ± $941

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($63,582), Manufacturing ($58,971), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,350).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($46,589), Manufacturing ($44,489), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,692).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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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.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
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.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI awarded 964 degrees. The student population of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,624 male students and 2,561 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are White (724 and 76.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (115 and 12.1%), Unknown (49 and 5.17%), and Hispanic or Latino (22 and 2.32%).

The largest universities in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Lake Superior State University (500 and 51.9%), Bay de Noc Community College (309 and 32.1%), and Bay Mills Community College (380359) (138 and 14.3%).

The most popular majors in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are Registered Nursing (90 and 9.34%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (75 and 7.78%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (60 and 6.22%).

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

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, 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 4,185 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,185 students enrolled in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,427 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 44 degrees awarded
  2. 75 degrees awarded
  3. 50 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was General Studies with 44 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 500 degrees awarded
  2. 309 degrees awarded
  3. 138 degrees awarded

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

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 368 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, which is 0.617 times less than the 596 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 724 degrees mean that there were 6.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 115 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($21,849) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,798) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,515) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.494% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.598% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (39.9k), Some college (25.9k), and Bachelors Degree (14k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was $139,700 in 2022, which is 0.496 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $122,500 to $139,700, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI is 78.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI is $56,106. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $138,062, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $115,047 and $111,400.

Property

$139,700
Median Property Value 2022
±$2,915
$42,127
Median Property Taxes
±$1,055

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Rent vs Own

78.1%
Homeownership
2022
64.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 78.1% of the housing units in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.3%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $138,062, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $115,047 and $111,400.

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Household Income

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$56,106
Median Household Income
± $1,421
53.9k
Number of Households
± 1,237

In 2022, the median household income of the 53.9k households in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI grew to $56,106 from the previous year's value of $52,309.

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Wage Distribution

0.424
2022 Wage GINI in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI
0.426
2021 Wage GINI in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI

In 2022, the income inequality in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.515% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (76.8%)
  2. Carpooled (9.96%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.16%)

In 2022, 76.8% of workers in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.96%) and those who worked at home (6.16%).

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Commute Time

19.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI (17.3k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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Health

93.9% of the population of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 38.6% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 18.1% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 2.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,235 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1,246 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.2% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

6.08%
Uninsured
38.6%
Employer Coverage
18.8%
Medicaid
18.1%
Medicare
16%
Non-Group
2.39%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI declined by 0.18% from 6.09% to 6.08%.

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