Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI

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2024 Population

172,026

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

14.4%

1.42% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$80,125

0.118% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$263,600

6.08% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

82,275

1.55% 1-year decline

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12.5% of the households in Ingham County (South & East) 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.

94.9% of the residents in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI are Michigan State University (13,239 degrees awarded in 2023), Douglas J Aveda Institute (801 degrees), and Protege Academy (47 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI was $263,600, and the homeownership rate was 63.3%.

Most people in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI borders Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI, Ingham County (Northwest) PUMA, MI, Eaton & Clinton Counties PUMA, MI, Jackson County PUMA, MI, and Livingston County PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 172k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.19% of Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (15.8k people).

In 2024, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.56k 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 language in households in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI are Spanish (4,168 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,661 households), and Arabic (1,112 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

87,075

Women

51.2%

82,927

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 170,002 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI.

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Citizenship

94.9%

2024 Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.9% of Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
131k ± 1.47k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11.9k ± 795
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.56k ± 1.02k

6.07%

Hispanic Population

10.4k people

6.07% of the people in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI are hispanic (10.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
2,905 ± 1,312 people
China
2,820 ± 1,293 people
Korea
797 ± 691 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI was India, the natal country of 2,905 Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI residents, followed by China with 2,820 and Korea with 797.

Foreign-Born Population

9.19%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

9.29%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

As of 2024, 9.19% of Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI residents (15.8k 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 Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI was 9.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,168 households (2.53%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,661 households (2.22%)
Arabic
1,112 households (0.675%)

12.5% of the households in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 2.53% of the households in Ingham County (South & East) 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
1,930 ± 271
Gulf War (2001-)
1,377 ± 228
Gulf War (1990s)
1,001 ± 209

Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI.

Economy

The economy of Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI employs 82.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (13,728 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,618 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,080 people), and the highest paying industries were Advertising, public relations & related services ($234,011), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($200,344), and Offices of physicians ($153,292).

Males in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,595. The income inequality in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.508, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,825

Women

49.6%

41,450

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI in 2023 was 82,275 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

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

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Occupations

82.3k

2023 Value

−1.55%

1 Year decline

± −1.55%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 83.6k employees to 82.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI, are Postsecondary teachers (4,721 people), Other managers (2,170 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,912 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

82.3k

2023 Value

−1.55%

1 Year decline

± −1.55%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 83.6k employees to 82.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (13,728 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,618 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,080 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,179

Median earning men ± $1,993

$35,923

Median earning women ± $1,334

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($89,394), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,260), and Manufacturing ($64,124).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,804), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,747), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,250).

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 Ingham County (South & East) 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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI awarded 14,087 degrees. The student population of Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 24,348 male students and 27,858 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI are White (9,561 and 74.1%), Black or African American (1,001 and 7.75%), Asian (894 and 6.93%), and Hispanic or Latino (735 and 5.69%).

The largest universities in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Michigan State University (13,239 and 94%), Douglas J Aveda Institute (801 and 5.69%), and Protege Academy (47 and 0.334%).

The most popular majors in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI are General Psychology (521 and 3.7%), General Biological Sciences (520 and 3.69%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (448 and 3.18%).

The median tuition cost in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI for a public four year colleges is $16,930 for in-state students and $43,700 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 52,206 (46.6% men and 53.4% 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 52,206 students enrolled in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI, 46.6% men and 53.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 33,737 records, of which 54.3% were women and 45.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Advertising
417 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
516 degrees awarded
General Psychology
496 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI was Advertising with 417 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Michigan State University
13,239 degrees awarded
Douglas J Aveda Institute
801 degrees awarded
Protege Academy
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Michigan State University with 13,239 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 6,060 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI, which is 0.755 times less than the 8,027 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 9,561 degrees mean that there were 9.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,001 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

Public, 4-year or above ($16,930) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($340) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,254) 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 2023, 0.232% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.407% 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 (South & East) PUMA, MI in 2023 were Some college (38.8k), Bachelors Degree (29.8k), and High School or Equivalent (28.9k).

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 (South & East) PUMA, MI was $263,600 in 2024, which is 0.792 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $248,500 to $263,600, a 6.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI is 63.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$263,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,192

$41,633

Median Property Taxes

±$1,237

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 (South & East) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

63.3%

Homeownership

2024

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 63.3% of the housing units in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,125

Median Household Income

± $2,845

65.8k

Number of Households

± 1,928

In 2024, the median household income of the 65.8k households in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI declined from $80,125 from the previous year's value of $80,220.

The following chart displays the households in Ingham County (South & East) 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

0.508

2023 Wage GINI in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI

0.518

2022 Wage GINI in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI

In 2023, the income inequality in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI was 0.508 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.96% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (65.5%)
Worked At Home (18.9%)
Carpooled (5.96%)

In 2024, 65.5% of workers in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.9%) and those who carpooled to work (5.96%).

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

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ingham County (South & East) 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 (South & East) 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 (South & East) PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI (22.3k out of 155k 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 Males 18 - 24, 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 (South & East) PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Asian.

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 Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 60.2% on employee plans, 9.76% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.701% 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, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 30.5% between 18 and 34 years, 32.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.41%

Uninsured

60.2%

Employer Coverage

9.76%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.701%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ingham County (South & East) PUMA, MI grew by 4.04% from 4.24% to 4.41%.

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