Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI

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2021 Population

112,712

3.66% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.2

0.606% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.5%

4.45% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$46,952

4.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$95,700

8.14% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

53,777

4.25% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI had a population of 113k people with a median age of 33.2 and a median household income of $46,952. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI declined from 116,995 to 112,712, a −3.66% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,917 to $46,952, a 4.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.9%), White (Hispanic) (6.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.82%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.71%).

15% of the households in Ingham County (Northwest) 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.

94.4% of the residents in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI are Lansing Community College (170657) (2,144 degrees awarded in 2021) and Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School (437 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was $95,700, and the homeownership rate was 52.9%.

Most people in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI borders Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI and Eaton & Clinton Counties PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 113k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.89% of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (11.2k people).

In 2021, there were 2.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60k people) in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.79k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI are Spanish (5,691 households), Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (1,953 households), and Arabic (1,103 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,821

Women

51.2%

55,089

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 112,910 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

94.4%

2021 Citizenship

94.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.4% of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
60k ± 1.5k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.7k ± 1.16k
White (Hispanic)
7.79k ± 952

13.5%

Hispanic Population

15.2k people

13.5% of the people in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI are hispanic (15.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,317 ± 886 people
Tanzania
1,100 ± 810 people
Somalia
948 ± 753 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 1,317 Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Tanzania with 1,100 and Somalia with 948.

Foreign-Born Population

9.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

9.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

As of 2021, 9.89% of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI residents (11.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was 9.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,691 households (5.4%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
1,953 households (1.85%)
Arabic
1,103 households (1.05%)

15% of the households in Ingham County (Northwest) 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 5.4% of the households in Ingham County (Northwest) 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
1,584 ± 300
Gulf War (2001-)
1,126 ± 291
Gulf War (1990s)
862 ± 212

Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI employs 53.8k people. The largest industries in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,579 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,852 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (2,016 people), and the highest paying industries are Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($92,470), Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($86,036), and Not specified retail trade ($84,518).

Males in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,902. The income inequality in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.38, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,004

Women

51.6%

27,159

Men

48.4%

The workforce of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 56,163 people, with 51.6% woman, and 48.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

53.8k

2021 Value

−4.25%

1 Year decline

± −4.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −4.25%, from 56.2k employees to 53.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI, are Postsecondary teachers (1,871 people), Customer service representatives (1,588 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,563 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

53.8k

2021 Value

−4.25%

1 Year decline

± −4.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −4.25%, from 56.2k employees to 53.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,579 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,852 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (2,016 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,055

Median earning men ± $2,531

$29,226

Median earning women ± $1,945

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,068), Information ($50,824), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,771).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,194), Information ($45,845), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,470).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

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.

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 2021, universities in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI awarded 2,581 degrees. The student population of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,617 male students and 6,377 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI are White (1,810 and 70.9%), followed by Black or African American (227 and 8.89%), Hispanic or Latino (179 and 7.01%), and Two or More Races (135 and 5.29%).

The largest universities in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Lansing Community College (170657) (2,144 and 83.1%) and Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School (437 and 16.9%).

The most popular majors in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (502 and 19.4%), Law (411 and 15.9%), and Registered Nursing (198 and 7.67%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 10,994 students enrolled in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,521 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
46 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
449 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
198 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was General Psychology with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lansing Community College (170657)
2,144 degrees awarded
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School
437 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lansing Community College (170657) with 2,144 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,061 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI, which is 0.698 times less than the 1,520 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,810 degrees mean that there were 7.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 227 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

Public, 2-year ($6,840) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($600) 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 2021, 1.34% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.718% 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 Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI in 2021 were Some college (24.3k), High School or Equivalent (22.3k), and Bachelors Degree (15.7k).

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 Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was $95,700 in 2021, which is 0.391 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $88,500 to $95,700, a 8.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI is 52.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI is $46,952. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

Housing

Property

$95,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,178

$26,021

Median Property Taxes

±$1,135

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 Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.9%

Homeownership

2021

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.9% of the housing units in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ingham County (Northwest) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ingham County (Northwest) 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.

$46,952

Median Household Income

± $1,852

49.2k

Number of Households

± 1,688

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.2k households in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI grew to $46,952 from the previous year's value of $44,917.

The following chart displays the households in Ingham County (Northwest) 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

0.38

2021 Wage GINI in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI

0.389

2020 Wage GINI in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was 0.38 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.33% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (8.35%)

In 2021, 71.6% of workers in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (8.35%).

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

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% of the workforce in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI (24k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black 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.

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

93.9% of the population of Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 29.9% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 9.93% on non-group plans, and 0.824% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,246 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,266 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 29.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.06%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

29.9%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

9.93%

Non-Group

0.824%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI declined by 13.2% from 6.99% to 6.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.