Luna Pier, MI

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2023 Population

1,204

1.71% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

48.8

6.33% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

27.1%

2.26% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$51,830

7.82% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$176,000

7.45% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

476

5.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Luna Pier, MI had a population of 1.2k people with a median age of 48.8 and a median household income of $51,830. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Luna Pier, MI declined from 1,225 to 1,204, a −1.71% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,073 to $51,830, a 7.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Luna Pier, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.23%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.99%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%), and White (Hispanic) (1.16%).

None of the households in Luna Pier, 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.

100% of the residents in Luna Pier, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Luna Pier, MI was $176,000, and the homeownership rate was 79.3%.

Most people in Luna Pier, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Luna Pier, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Luna Pier, MI is home to a population of 1.2k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.66% of Luna Pier, MI residents were born outside of the country (20 people).

In 2023, there were 12.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.05k people) in Luna Pier, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 87 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 24 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Luna Pier, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Luna Pier, MI was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Luna Pier, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.05k ± 168
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
87 ± 75.7
Two+ (Hispanic)
24 ± 39.6

3.9%

Hispanic Population

47 people

3.9% of the people in Luna Pier, MI are hispanic (47 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

1.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20 people

3.27%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

40 people

As of 2023, 1.66% of Luna Pier, MI residents (20 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 Luna Pier, MI was 3.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
73 ± 46
Gulf War (1990s)
16 ± 20
Gulf War (2001-)
12 ± 19

Luna Pier, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Luna Pier, MI employs 476 people. The largest industries in Luna Pier, MI are Manufacturing (101 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (86 people), and Construction (39 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($80,833), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($71,875), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($71,250).

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

476

2023 Value

± 98

5.54%

1 Year growth

± 28.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Luna Pier, MI grew at a rate of 5.54%, from 451 employees to 476 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Luna Pier, MI, are Management Occupations (72 people), Production Occupations (41 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (39 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Luna Pier, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

476

2023 Value

± 98

5.54%

1 Year growth

± 28.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Luna Pier, MI grew at a rate of 5.54%, from 451 employees to 476 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Luna Pier, MI, are Manufacturing (101 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (86 people), and Construction (39 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Luna Pier, MI, though some of these residents may live in Luna Pier, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,563

Median earning men ± $17,897

$25,000

Median earning women ± $17,428

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($116,250), Manufacturing ($70,694), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,000), Manufacturing ($43,125), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,625).

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 Luna Pier, 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

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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

Completions

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.

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 Luna Pier, MI was $176,000 in 2023, which is 0.58 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $163,800 to $176,000, a 7.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Luna Pier, MI is 79.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Luna Pier, MI have an average commute time of 28.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Luna Pier, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$176,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$38,739

$478

Median Property Taxes

±$100

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

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

Rent vs Own

79.3%

Homeownership

2023

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.3% of the housing units in Luna Pier, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 8337

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Luna Pier, 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.

$51,830

Median Household Income

± $12,536

603

Number of Households

± 109

In 2023, the median household income of the 603 households in Luna Pier, MI grew to $51,830 from the previous year's value of $48,073.

The following chart displays the households in Luna Pier, 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Luna Pier, 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 (82.2%)
Carpooled (7.49%)
Worked At Home (7.05%)

In 2023, 82.2% of workers in Luna Pier, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.49%) and those who worked at home (7.05%).

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

28.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Luna Pier, MI have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Luna Pier, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Luna Pier, MI (324 out of 1.19k 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 Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Luna Pier, 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

96.4% of the population of Luna Pier, MI has health coverage, with 40.1% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 23.4% on Medicare, 9.47% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, MI see 2689 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.7% decrease from the previous year (3010 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 569 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,689 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monroe County, MI

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, MI see an average of 2,689 patients per year. This represents a 10.7% decrease from the previous year (3,010 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 11.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 32.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.4% were men and 44.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.57%

Uninsured

40.1%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

23.4%

Medicare

9.47%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Luna Pier, MI grew by 12.2% from 3.18% to 3.57%.

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

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