Escanaba, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    36,813
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    48
    0.418% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.7%
    9.44% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,809
    5.44% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $157,100
    7.02% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    15,077
    0.823% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Escanaba, 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.

    99.6% of the residents in Escanaba, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Escanaba, MI are Bay de Noc Community College (305 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Escanaba, MI was $157,100, and the homeownership rate was 82%.

    Most people in Escanaba, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Escanaba, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Escanaba, MI is home to a population of 36.8k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.962% of Escanaba, MI residents were born outside of the country (354 people).

    In 2024, there were 21.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.1k people) in Escanaba, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.55k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 705 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.6% of Escanaba, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Escanaba, MI was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Escanaba, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      33.1k ± 405
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.55k ± 138
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      705 ± 398
    1.52%
    Hispanic Population
    560 people

    In 2024, there were 21.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.1k people) in Escanaba, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.55k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 705 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.52% of the people in Escanaba, MI are hispanic (560 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Escanaba, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.962%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    354 people
    0.711%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    262 people

    As of 2024, 0.962% of Escanaba, MI residents (354 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Escanaba, MI was 0.711%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,259 ± 224
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      466 ± 126
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      358 ± 112

    Escanaba, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.7 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Escanaba, MI.

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    Health

    95.2% of the population of Escanaba, MI has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 19.7% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 2.12% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

    Coverage

    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 0% change from the previous year (1,276 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.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 15.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.83%
    Uninsured
    39.7%
    Employer Coverage
    16.1%
    Medicaid
    19.7%
    Medicare
    17.5%
    Non-Group
    2.12%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Escanaba, MI declined by 15.7% from 5.74% to 4.83%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Escanaba, MI employs 15.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Escanaba, MI were Manufacturing (2,527 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,096 people), and Retail Trade (2,063 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($100,489), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,956), and Manufacturing ($69,118).

    Employment

    Occupations

    15.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 760
    0.823%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Escanaba, MI grew at a rate of 0.823%, from 15k employees to 15.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Escanaba, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,785 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,439 people), and Management Occupations (1,351 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Escanaba, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    15.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 760
    0.823%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Escanaba, MI grew at a rate of 0.823%, from 15k employees to 15.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Escanaba, MI, are Manufacturing (2,527 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,096 people), and Retail Trade (2,063 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Escanaba, MI, though some of these residents may live in Escanaba, 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

    $51,965
    Median earning men ± $3,738
    $31,187
    Median earning women ± $1,599

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($83,197), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,911), and Public Administration ($73,301).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($83,438), Construction ($72,813), and Manufacturing ($54,938).

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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%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 77
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 75
      Construction
    3. 56
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $139k
      Manufacturing
    2. $71.1k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $59.4k
      Retail Trade

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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.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Escanaba, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    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%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Escanaba, MI awarded 305 degrees. The student population of Escanaba, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 794 male students and 1,355 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Escanaba, MI are White (270 and 88.5%), Two or More Races (14 and 4.59%), American Indian or Alaska Native (9 and 2.95%), and Black or African American (4 and 1.31%).

    The largest universities in Escanaba, MI by number of degrees awarded are Bay de Noc Community College (305 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Escanaba, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (73 and 23.9%), Registered Nursing (21 and 6.89%), and General Business (21 and 6.89%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 2,149 students enrolled in Escanaba, MI, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,821 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      73 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      21 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Escanaba, MI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 73 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Bay de Noc Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    305 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bay de Noc Community College with 305 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 122 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Escanaba, MI, which is 0.667 times less than the 183 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 270 degrees mean that there were 19.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 14 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($8,133) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,493) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,566) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Escanaba, MI was $157,100 in 2024, which is 0.472 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $146,800 to $157,100, a 7.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Escanaba, MI is 82%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Escanaba, MI have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Escanaba, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $157,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,589
    $13,098
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$644

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    82%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 82% of the housing units in Escanaba, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Escanaba, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $57,809
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,201
    16k
    Number of Households
    ± 766

    In 2024, the median household income of the 16k households in Escanaba, MI grew to $57,809 from the previous year's value of $54,829.

    The following chart displays the households in Escanaba, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Escanaba, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.7%)
    2. Carpooled (8.85%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.78%)

    In 2024, 81.7% of workers in Escanaba, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.85%) and those who worked at home (5.78%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    18.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Escanaba, MI have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.23% of the workforce in Escanaba, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Escanaba, MI (4.58k out of 36.2k 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 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

    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.

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