Isabella County, MI

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2023 Population

64,475

0.713% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

29.8

3.11% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

23.2%

1.88% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$53,759

2.13% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$165,100

3.51% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

31,626

0.0442% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Isabella County, MI had a population of 64.5k people with a median age of 29.8 and a median household income of $53,759. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Isabella County, MI declined from 64,938 to 64,475, a −0.713% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,638 to $53,759, a 2.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Isabella County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.35%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%), and White (Hispanic) (1.7%).

None of the households in Isabella County, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Isabella County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Isabella County, MI are Central Michigan University (4,968 degrees awarded in 2022), M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (23 degrees), and Protege Academy (487083) (22 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Isabella County, MI was $165,100, and the homeownership rate was 61.3%.

Most people in Isabella County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Isabella County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Isabella County, MI borders Clare County, MI, Gladwin County, MI, Gratiot County, MI, Mecosta County, MI, Midland County, MI, Montcalm County, MI, and Osceola County, MI.

United States Michigan Mount Pleasant, MI

Population & Diversity

Isabella County, MI is home to a population of 64.5k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.99% of Isabella County, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.93k people).

In 2023, there were 19.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.9k people) in Isabella County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.1% of Isabella County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Isabella County, MI was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Isabella County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Isabella County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.9k ± 241
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.8k ± 373
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.72k ± 202

4.88%

Hispanic Population

3.14k people

4.88% of the people in Isabella County, MI are hispanic (3.14k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Isabella County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

2.99%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.93k people

2.84%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.84k people

As of 2023, 2.99% of Isabella County, MI residents (1.93k 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 Isabella County, MI was 2.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,069 ± 166
Gulf War (2001-)
761 ± 236
Gulf War (1990s)
408 ± 98

Isabella County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Isabella County, MI employs 31.6k people. The largest industries in Isabella County, MI are Educational Services (5,106 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,063 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,896 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($70,500), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,188), and Public Administration ($57,875).

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.

Employment

Occupations

31.6k

2023 Value

± 1,163

−0.0442%

1 Year decline

± 5.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Isabella County, MI declined at a rate of −0.0442%, from 31.6k employees to 31.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Isabella County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,524 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,373 people), and Management Occupations (2,946 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Isabella County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

31.6k

2023 Value

± 1,163

−0.0442%

1 Year decline

± 5.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Isabella County, MI declined at a rate of −0.0442%, from 31.6k employees to 31.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Isabella County, MI, are Educational Services (5,106 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,063 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,896 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Isabella County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Isabella County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,115

Median earning men ± $2,627

$23,429

Median earning women ± $1,545

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,232), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($50,919), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,442), and Construction ($40,375).

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%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

94
Construction
93
Health Care and Social Assistance
91
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$240k
Construction
$192k
Manufacturing
$136k
Accommodation and Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Isabella County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Isabella County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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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 2022, universities in Isabella County, MI awarded 5,024 degrees. The student population of Isabella County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,826 male students and 8,959 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Isabella County, MI are White (3,782 and 78%), followed by Black or African American (455 and 9.39%), Hispanic or Latino (243 and 5.01%), and Two or More Races (159 and 3.28%).

The largest universities in Isabella County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Central Michigan University (4,968 and 98.9%), M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (23 and 0.458%), and Protege Academy (487083) (22 and 0.438%).

The most popular majors in Isabella County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (311 and 6.19%), General Psychology (248 and 4.94%), and Educational & Instructional Technology (236 and 4.7%).

The median tuition cost in Isabella County, MI for a public four year colleges is $13,253 for in-state students and $13,253 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Isabella County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 14,785 (39.4% men and 60.6% 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 14,785 students enrolled in Isabella County, MI, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,187 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
136 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
132 degrees awarded
General Psychology
248 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Isabella County, MI was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Isabella County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Michigan University
4,968 degrees awarded
M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant
23 degrees awarded
Protege Academy (487083)
22 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Michigan University with 4,968 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,945 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Isabella County, MI, which is 0.632 times less than the 3,079 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 3,782 degrees mean that there were 8.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 455 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 ($13,253) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($650) 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

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Measure

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.

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

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).

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 Isabella County, MI was $165,100 in 2023, which is 0.544 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $159,500 to $165,100, a 3.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Isabella County, MI is 61.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Isabella County, MI have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Isabella County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Isabella County, MI is $53,759. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Isabella County, MI was Census Tract 9406 with a value of $85,119, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $69,556 and $69,500.

In 2023, 18.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.82%.

Housing

Property

$165,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,298

$15,283

Median Property Taxes

±$618

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 Isabella County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Isabella County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.3%

Homeownership

2023

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.3% of the housing units in Isabella County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Isabella County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9406
Census Tract 3
Census Tract 1

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Isabella County, MI was Census Tract 9406 with a value of $85,119, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $69,556 and $69,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Isabella County, 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.

$53,759

Median Household Income

± $1,969

24.9k

Number of Households

± 946

In 2023, the median household income of the 24.9k households in Isabella County, MI grew to $53,759 from the previous year's value of $52,638.

The following chart displays the households in Isabella County, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Isabella County, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.5%)
Carpooled (8.79%)
Walked (6.64%)

In 2023, 76.5% of workers in Isabella County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.79%) and those who walked to work (6.64%).

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

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Isabella County, MI have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.56% of the workforce in Isabella County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Isabella County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Isabella County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Isabella County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 18.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.82%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

23.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Isabella County, MI (13.7k out of 59.2k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Isabella County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 16.2% of the children was living in poverty in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 8.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

92.4% of the population of Isabella County, MI has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Isabella County, MI see 2397 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.34% increase from the previous year (2254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1440 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 293 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,397 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Isabella County, MI

Primary care physicians in Isabella County, MI see an average of 2,397 patients per year. This represents a 6.34% increase from the previous year (2,254 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 34.8% between 18 and 34 years, 30.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.56%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Isabella County, MI declined by 2.76% from 7.78% to 7.56%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 69.9 in Isabella County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Isabella County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37% in Isabella County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Isabella County, MI.