Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI

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2022 Population

196,714

0.384% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2022 Poverty Rate

13.2%

0.905% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$61,697

10.5% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$156,900

18.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI had a population of 197k people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of $61,697. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI grew from 195,962 to 196,714, a 0.384% increase and its median household income grew from $55,834 to $61,697, a 10.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), White (Hispanic) (1.78%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.37%).

None of the households in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola 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.

99.2% of the residents in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Ferris State University (3,363 degrees awarded in 2022), Montcalm Community College (302 degrees), and School of Missionary Aviation Technology (34 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was $156,900, and the homeownership rate was 79.1%.

Most people in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI borders Northwest Lower Peninsula (East) PUMA, MI, Newaygo, Mason, Oceana & Lake Counties PUMA, MI, Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, Kent County (North) PUMA, MI, Isabella, Gratiot & Clare Counties PUMA, MI, Eaton & Clinton Counties PUMA, MI, and Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI is home to a population of 197k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.51% of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.97k people).

In 2022, there were 24.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (174k people) in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.08k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.94k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
174k ± 404
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.08k ± 704
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.94k ± 506

3.83%

Hispanic Population

7.54k people

3.83% of the people in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are hispanic (7.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
537 ± 568 people
Jamaica
384 ± 481 people
Canada
309 ± 431 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 537 Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI residents, followed by Jamaica with 384 and Canada with 309.

Foreign-Born Population

1.51%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.97k people

1.42%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.79k people

As of 2022, 1.51% of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI residents (2.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was 1.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Economy

The economy of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI employs N/A people. The largest industries in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are Construction (6,580 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,516 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,466 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($103,362), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($97,199), and Periodical, book, & directory publishers ($94,660).

Males in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,912. The income inequality in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

36,201

Women

45%

44,211

Men

55%

The workforce of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI in 2020 was 80,412 people, with 45% woman, and 55% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

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From N/A to N/A, employment in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,638 people), Cashiers (1,855 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,807 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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From N/A to N/A, employment in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, are Construction (6,580 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,516 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,466 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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Median earning men ± N/A

N/A

Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($67,188), Wholesale Trade ($57,897), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,685).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($54,250), Wholesale Trade ($45,167), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,208).

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 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 Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties 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 2022, universities in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI awarded 3,699 degrees. The student population of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,084 male students and 6,620 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are White (2,873 and 78.8%), followed by Unknown (196 and 5.38%), Black or African American (189 and 5.18%), and Hispanic or Latino (172 and 4.72%).

The largest universities in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Ferris State University (3,363 and 90.9%), Montcalm Community College (302 and 8.16%), and School of Missionary Aviation Technology (34 and 0.919%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Criminal Justice - Police Science (288 and 7.79%), General Business Administration & Management (253 and 6.84%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (163 and 4.41%).

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $13,608 for in-state students and $13,608 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,704 (43.4% men and 56.6% 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 2022 there were 11,704 students enrolled in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ferris State University
3,363 degrees awarded
Montcalm Community College
302 degrees awarded
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
34 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ferris State University with 3,363 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,679 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, which is 0.831 times less than the 2,020 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,873 degrees mean that there were 14.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 196 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 ($13,608) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,320) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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 false, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI in false were N/A.

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 Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was $156,900 in 2022, which is 0.557 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $132,900 to $156,900, a 18.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI is 79.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$156,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,315

N/A

Median Property Taxes

±N/A

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 Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.1%

Homeownership

2022

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 79.1% of the housing units in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

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

$61,697

Median Household Income

± $1,240

71.7k

Number of Households

± 1,496

In 2022, the median household income of the 71.7k households in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI grew to $61,697 from the previous year's value of $55,834.

The following chart displays the households in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola 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 N/A range.

Wage Distribution

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (8.86%)
Worked At Home (5.84%)

In 2022, 81% of workers in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.86%) and those who worked at home (5.84%).

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

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.91% of the workforce in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola 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 Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola 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 Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI (24.7k out of 187k 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 N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola 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

92.2% of the population of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.21% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.77%

Uninsured

45.3%

Employer Coverage

19%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI grew by 6.91% from 7.27% to 7.77%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.