Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI

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2023 Population
130,668
0.394% 1-year growth
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
46.9
0.644% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
14.3%
1.74% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$57,815
3.05% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$148,000
5.94% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
50,112
0.477% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI had a population of 131k people with a median age of 46.9 and a median household income of $57,815. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI grew from 130,155 to 130,668, a 0.394% increase and its median household income grew from $56,106 to $57,815, a 3.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (81%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.53%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (5.45%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), and Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%).

3.09% 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 (459 degrees awarded in 2023), Bay de Noc Community College (330 degrees), and Bay Mills Community College (113 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was $148,000, and the homeownership rate was 78.4%.

Most people in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 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 131k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.04% of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.67k people).

In 2023, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.53k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 7.12k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are Spanish (1,061 households), German (442 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (368 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
61,600
Women
47.2%
68,975
Men
52.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 130,575 inhabitants, with 52.8% men, and 47.2% women.

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Citizenship

99%
2023 Citizenship
99%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was 99%, 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 ± 441
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    8.53k ± 457
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    7.12k ± 492
1.91%
Hispanic Population
2.5k people

In 2023, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.53k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 7.12k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.91% of the people in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are hispanic (2.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    708 ± 651 people
  2. Jamaica
    242 ± 382 people
  3. Vietnam
    189 ± 337 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was Canada, the natal country of 708 Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI residents, followed by Jamaica with 242 and Vietnam with 189.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.04%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.67k people
1.93%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.51k people

As of 2023, 2.04% of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI residents (2.67k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was 1.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,061 households (0.849%)
  2. German
    442 households (0.354%)
  3. Other & Unspecified Languages
    368 households (0.294%)

3.09% 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 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was Spanish. 0.849% 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
    4,044 ± 294
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,952 ± 276
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,344 ± 194

Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.07 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI employs 50.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI were Construction (3,304 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,694 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,633 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($135,408), Resin, synthetic rubber, & fibers & filaments manufacturing ($129,641), and Computer Systems Design ($106,043).

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 $49,681. The income inequality in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
23,847
Women
47.6%
26,265
Men
52.4%

The workforce of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI in 2023 was 50,112 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

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Occupations

50.1k
2023 Value
−0.477%
1 Year decline
± −0.477%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.477%, from 50.4k employees to 50.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,193 people), Other managers (1,171 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,102 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

50.1k
2023 Value
−0.477%
1 Year decline
± −0.477%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.477%, from 50.4k employees to 50.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, are Construction (3,304 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,694 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,633 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

$46,408
Median earning men ± $1,146
$31,169
Median earning women ± $984

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($66,207), Manufacturing ($59,558), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,709).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($50,000), Public Administration ($48,090), and Manufacturing ($46,594).

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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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

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.

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
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.

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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 2023, universities in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI awarded 918 degrees. The student population of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,637 male students and 2,633 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are White (678 and 74.8%), followed by Unknown (88 and 9.71%), American Indian or Alaska Native (86 and 9.49%), and Hispanic or Latino (20 and 2.21%).

The largest universities in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Lake Superior State University (459 and 50%), Bay de Noc Community College (330 and 35.9%), and Bay Mills Community College (113 and 12.3%).

The most popular majors in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI are Registered Nursing (80 and 8.71%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (71 and 7.73%), and General Studies (69 and 7.52%).

The median tuition cost in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI for a public four year colleges is $8,314 for in-state students and $8,314 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 4,270 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 4,270 students enrolled in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,123 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 42 degrees awarded
  2. 71 degrees awarded
  3. 64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 42 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 459 degrees awarded
  2. 330 degrees awarded
  3. 113 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Superior State University with 459 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 322 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, which is 0.54 times less than the 596 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 678 degrees mean that there were 7.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 88 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 ($23,967) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,860) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,301) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.677% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.581% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (40.6k), Some college (25.8k), and Bachelors Degree (13.6k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was $148,000 in 2023, which is 0.488 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $139,700 to $148,000, a 5.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI is 78.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 19.7 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.

Property

$148,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,275
$42,838
Median Property Taxes
±$999

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Rent vs Own

78.4%
Homeownership
2023
64.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 78.4% 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 78.1%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$57,815
Median Household Income
± $1,161
54.6k
Number of Households
± 1,244

In 2023, the median household income of the 54.6k households in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI grew to $57,815 from the previous year's value of $56,106.

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Wage Distribution

0.429
2023 Wage GINI in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI
0.424
2022 Wage GINI in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI

In 2023, the income inequality in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.2% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77.1%)
  2. Carpooled (9.32%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.72%)

In 2023, 77.1% of workers in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.32%) and those who worked at home (6.72%).

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Commute Time

19.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% 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

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI (17.6k out of 123k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

93.8% of the population of Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 18.5% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 2.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (1,235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,276 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (1,235 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.24%
Uninsured
38.2%
Employer Coverage
18.6%
Medicaid
18.5%
Medicare
16.1%
Non-Group
2.29%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eastern Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI grew by 2.7% from 6.08% to 6.24%.

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