Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI

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2023 Population

185,622

0.00646% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

43.5

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

9.38%

3.2% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$74,921

4.01% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$196,800

8.97% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

80,487

0.815% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI had a population of 186k people with a median age of 43.5 and a median household income of $74,921. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI declined from 185,634 to 185,622, a −0.00646% decrease and its median household income grew from $72,033 to $74,921, a 4.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.06%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.8%), White (Hispanic) (1.57%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.949%).

2.66% of the households in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties 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.

99.4% of the residents in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI are Baker College (1,095 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was $196,800, and the homeownership rate was 82.1%.

Most people in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI borders Isabella, Gratiot & Clare Counties PUMA, MI, Saginaw County PUMA, MI, Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI, Genesee (East, excluding Grand Blanc area) & Lapeer Counties PUMA, MI, Genesee County (Central)--Outside Flint City, including Grand Blanc area PUMA, MI, Genesee County (Central)--Flint City and Mount Morris City Area PUMA, MI, Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI, Eaton & Clinton Counties PUMA, MI, Livingston County PUMA, MI, and Oakland County (West) PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI is home to a population of 186k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.78% of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.3k people).

In 2023, there were 29.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (169k people) in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.68k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.34k Black or African American (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 Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI are Spanish (1,889 households), Arabic (697 households), and German (399 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

94,400

Women

50.8%

91,373

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 185,773 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
169k ± 1.19k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.68k ± 788
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.34k ± 532

2.96%

Hispanic Population

5.5k people

2.96% of the people in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI are hispanic (5.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
482 ± 538 people
India
391 ± 485 people
Mexico
285 ± 414 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was Canada, the natal country of 482 Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 391 and Mexico with 285.

Foreign-Born Population

1.78%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.3k people

1.75%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.25k people

As of 2023, 1.78% of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI residents (3.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was 1.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,889 households (1.08%)
Arabic
697 households (0.397%)
German
399 households (0.227%)

2.66% of the households in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties 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 Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.08% of the households in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties 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
4,287 ± 360
Gulf War (2001-)
2,011 ± 363
Gulf War (1990s)
1,743 ± 297

Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI employs 80.5k people. The largest industries in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,502 people), Construction (5,063 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,041 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($175,945), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($154,181), and Rail transportation ($152,827).

Males in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,096. The income inequality in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.435, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,397

Women

49.3%

39,453

Men

50.7%

The workforce of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI in 2020 was 77,850 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

80.5k

2022 Value

0.815%

1 Year growth

± 0.815%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.815%, from 79.8k employees to 80.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI, are Registered nurses (2,695 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,587 people), and Other managers (1,964 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

80.5k

2022 Value

0.815%

1 Year growth

± 0.815%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.815%, from 79.8k employees to 80.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,502 people), Construction (5,063 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,041 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,286

Median earning men ± $2,178

$37,513

Median earning women ± $1,359

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($75,872), Wholesale Trade ($70,724), and Manufacturing ($70,580).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($68,051), Public Administration ($54,943), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,222).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

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.

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 2023, universities in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI awarded 1,095 degrees. The student population of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 990 male students and 2,908 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI are White (843 and 77%), followed by Black or African American (89 and 8.13%), Two or More Races (73 and 6.67%), and Hispanic or Latino (55 and 5.02%).

The largest universities in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Baker College (1,095 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI are General Business Administration & Management (168 and 15.3%), Registered Nursing (140 and 12.8%), and General Studies (77 and 7.03%).

The median tuition cost in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $12,460.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,898 (25.4% men and 74.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,898 students enrolled in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI, 25.4% men and 74.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,932 records, of which 74.8% were women and 25.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
140 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
124 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
55 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 140 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Baker College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,095 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Baker College with 1,095 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 278 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI, which is 0.34 times less than the 817 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 843 degrees mean that there were 9.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 89 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,460) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.631% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.55% 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 Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (46.4k), Some college (38.9k), and Bachelors Degree (21.7k).

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 Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was $196,800 in 2023, which is 0.649 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $180,600 to $196,800, a 8.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI is 82.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI is $74,921. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $143,581, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $118,518 and $116,518.

Housing

Property

$196,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,779

$61,746

Median Property Taxes

±$1,582

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 Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.1%

Homeownership

2023

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 82.1% of the housing units in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $143,581, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $118,518 and $116,518.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties 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.

$74,921

Median Household Income

± $1,966

75.2k

Number of Households

± 1,911

In 2023, the median household income of the 75.2k households in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI grew to $74,921 from the previous year's value of $72,033.

The following chart displays the households in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties 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

0.435

2022 Wage GINI in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI

In 2022, the income inequality in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.12% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81%)
Worked At Home (9.58%)
Carpooled (7.6%)

In 2023, 81% of workers in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.58%) and those who carpooled to work (7.6%).

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

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.05% of the workforce in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties 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 Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.38% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI (17.2k out of 184k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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

95.6% of the population of Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 51.5% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.11% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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).

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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.45%

Uninsured

51.5%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI grew by 1.31% from 4.39% to 4.45%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.