Imlay City, MI

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2023 Population
3,706
0.216% 1-year growth
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
35.3
13.3% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
25.5%
2.49% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$55,061
4.44% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$137,800
3.37% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
1,776
3.53% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Imlay City, MI had a population of 3.71k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $55,061. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Imlay City, MI grew from 3,698 to 3,706, a 0.216% increase and its median household income grew from $52,721 to $55,061, a 4.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Imlay City, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.9%), Other (Hispanic) (19.2%), White (Hispanic) (13.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.69%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.35%).

None of the households in Imlay City, 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.

91% of the residents in Imlay City, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Imlay City, MI was $137,800, and the homeownership rate was 53.8%.

Most people in Imlay City, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Imlay City, MI was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

Imlay City, MI is home to a population of 3.71k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.9% of Imlay City, MI residents were born outside of the country (441 people).

In 2023, there were 2.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.96k people) in Imlay City, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 712 Other (Hispanic) and 498 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91%
2023 Citizenship
85.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91% of Imlay City, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Imlay City, MI was 85.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Imlay City, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.96k ± 229
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    712 ± 343
  3. White (Hispanic)
    498 ± 208
43.3%
Hispanic Population
1.6k people

In 2023, there were 2.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.96k people) in Imlay City, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 712 Other (Hispanic) and 498 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

43.3% of the people in Imlay City, MI are hispanic (1.6k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,402 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,527 ± 6,766 people
  3. Iraq
    57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
441 people
16.9%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
626 people

As of 2023, 11.9% of Imlay City, MI residents (441 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 Imlay City, MI was 16.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    50 ± 59
  2. Vietnam
    46 ± 38
  3. Korea
    26 ± 27

Imlay City, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Imlay City, MI employs 1.78k people. The largest industries in Imlay City, MI are Manufacturing (450 people), Construction (347 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (168 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($58,533), Manufacturing ($58,182), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,989).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

1.78k
2023 Value
± 312
−3.53%
1 Year decline
± 25.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Imlay City, MI declined at a rate of −3.53%, from 1.84k employees to 1.78k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Imlay City, MI, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (261 people), Material Moving Occupations (232 people), and Production Occupations (212 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Imlay City, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.78k
2023 Value
± 312
−3.53%
1 Year decline
± 25.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Imlay City, MI declined at a rate of −3.53%, from 1.84k employees to 1.78k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Imlay City, MI, are Manufacturing (450 people), Construction (347 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (168 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Imlay City, MI, though some of these residents may live in Imlay City, 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

$43,229
Median earning men ± $13,666
$20,550
Median earning women ± $6,661

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($76,333), Retail Trade ($44,340), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($37,734).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,080), and Manufacturing ($26,081).

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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

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Imlay City, MI was $137,800 in 2023, which is 0.454 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $142,600 to $137,800, a 3.37% decrease. The homeownership rate in Imlay City, MI is 53.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Imlay City, MI have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Imlay City, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Property

$137,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$30,132
$891
Median Property Taxes
±$214

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 Imlay City, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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Rent vs Own

53.8%
Homeownership
2023
59.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 53.8% of the housing units in Imlay City, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.9%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 3395
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$55,061
Median Household Income
± $11,965
1.66k
Number of Households
± 269

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.66k households in Imlay City, MI grew to $55,061 from the previous year's value of $52,721.

The following chart displays the households in Imlay City, 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 Imlay City, MI is from Michigan.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78.8%)
  2. Carpooled (18.2%)
  3. Public Transit (1.86%)

In 2023, 78.8% of workers in Imlay City, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.2%) and those who used public transit to get to work (1.86%).

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Commute Time

29.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Imlay City, MI have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% of the workforce in Imlay City, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Imlay City, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Imlay City, MI have 1 car.

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Poverty & Diversity

25.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Imlay City, MI (944 out of 3.7k 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 Males 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

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

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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Health

90.1% of the population of Imlay City, MI has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 29.3% on Medicaid, 7.64% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lapeer County, MI see 2739 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.08% decrease from the previous year (2826 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1806 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 661 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,739 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lapeer County, MI

Primary care physicians in Lapeer County, MI see an average of 2,739 patients per year. This represents a 3.08% decrease from the previous year (2,826 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.7% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.93%
Uninsured
40.4%
Employer Coverage
29.3%
Medicaid
7.64%
Medicare
12.7%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Imlay City, MI declined by 10.7% from 11.1% to 9.93%.

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