Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI

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2021 Population

153,746

2.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.3

0.857% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.47%

6.92% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,062

6.06% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$178,000

8.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

77,503

1.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI had a population of 154k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $65,062. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew from 150,347 to 153,746, a 2.26% increase and its median household income grew from $61,347 to $65,062, a 6.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.76%), White (Hispanic) (5.21%), Other (Hispanic) (4.99%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.14%).

14.8% of the households in Kent County (Southwest) 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.

95.2% of the residents in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Grace Christian University (201 degrees awarded in 2021) and Empire Beauty School-Michigan (81 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was $178,000, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI borders Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, Allegan County PUMA, MI, Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, and Kent County (North) PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 154k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.78% of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (13.5k people).

In 2021, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.01k 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 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Spanish (15,290 households), Vietnamese (1,199 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (542 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,587

Women

50.5%

76,141

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 153,728 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

95.2%

2021 Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.2% of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 2.12k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.86k ± 1.14k
White (Hispanic)
8.01k ± 1.01k

15.4%

Hispanic Population

23.7k people

15.4% of the people in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are hispanic (23.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,330 ± 1,761 people
Vietnam
1,339 ± 894 people
Cuba
882 ± 727 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 5,330 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,339 and Cuba with 882.

Foreign-Born Population

8.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.5k people

8.57%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

As of 2021, 8.78% of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents (13.5k 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 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 8.57%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,290 households (10.6%)
Vietnamese
1,199 households (0.835%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
542 households (0.377%)

14.8% of the households in Kent County (Southwest) 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 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 10.6% of the households in Kent County (Southwest) 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
2,076 ± 346
Gulf War (2001-)
1,276 ± 308
Gulf War (1990s)
723 ± 209

Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI employs 77.5k people. The largest industries in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (4,393 people), Construction (4,215 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,011 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($165,729), Not specified manufacturing industries ($119,496), and Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($110,373).

Males in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,506. The income inequality in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.408, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,812

Women

48.2%

39,497

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 76,309 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

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

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Occupations

77.5k

2021 Value

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 76.3k employees to 77.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,078 people), Cashiers (2,066 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,967 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kent County (Southwest) 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

77.5k

2021 Value

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 76.3k employees to 77.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,393 people), Construction (4,215 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,011 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,122

Median earning men ± $1,424

$31,451

Median earning women ± $1,016

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,743), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,607), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,622).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($43,696), Public Administration ($42,139), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,442).

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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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 Kent County (Southwest) 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 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI awarded 282 degrees. The student population of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 512 male students and 851 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are White (163 and 57.8%), followed by Black or African American (50 and 17.7%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 9.22%), and Unknown (21 and 7.45%).

The largest universities in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Grace Christian University (201 and 71.3%) and Empire Beauty School-Michigan (81 and 28.7%).

The most popular majors in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI are General Cosmetology (76 and 27%), Lay Ministry (65 and 23%), and General Human Services (41 and 14.5%).

The median tuition cost in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $13,800.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,363 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,363 students enrolled in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 587 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Human Services
25 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
12 degree-majors awarded
Lay Ministry
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was General Human Services with 25 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Grace Christian University
201 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Michigan
81 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grace Christian University with 201 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 114 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, which is 0.679 times less than the 168 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 163 degrees mean that there were 3.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 50 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($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, 1.07% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.27% 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 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (36.2k), Some college (26.7k), and Bachelors Degree (21.1k).

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 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was $178,000 in 2021, which is 0.727 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,400 to $178,000, a 8.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI is $65,062. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kent County (Southwest) 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

$178,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,752

$40,723

Median Property Taxes

±$1,556

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 Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kent County (Southwest) 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 Kent County (Southwest) 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 Kent County (Southwest) 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.

$65,062

Median Household Income

± $1,924

58.1k

Number of Households

± 1,919

In 2021, the median household income of the 58.1k households in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew to $65,062 from the previous year's value of $61,347.

The following chart displays the households in Kent County (Southwest) 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

0.408

2021 Wage GINI in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI

0.412

2020 Wage GINI in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 0.408 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.908% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (5.97%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (5.97%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% of the workforce in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI (14.4k out of 152k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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

95.5% of the population of Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 58.8% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.725% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.52%

Uninsured

58.8%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.725%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI declined by 17.6% from 5.48% to 4.52%.

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