Monroe County, MI

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2019 Population

149,727

0.0187% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.6

0.472% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.1%

4.71% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$62,203

1.12% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$161,700

3.85% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

70,276

0.0427% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Monroe County, MI had a population of 150k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $62,203. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Monroe County, MI grew from 149,699 to 149,727, a 0.0187% increase and its median household income grew from $61,514 to $62,203, a 1.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.93%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.82%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.576%). 0% of the households in Monroe County, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.1% of the residents in Monroe County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monroe County, MI are Monroe County Community College (383 degrees awarded in 2019) and Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe (58 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Monroe County, MI was $161,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.7%. Most people in Monroe County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Monroe County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Monroe County, MI borders Lenawee County, MI, Washtenaw County, MI, Wayne County, MI, and Lucas County, OH.

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Diversity

Monroe County, MI is home to a population of 150k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.99% of Monroe County, MI residents were born outside of the country (5.97k people).

In 2019, there were 31.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in Monroe County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.38k White (Hispanic) and 3.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 149
White (Hispanic)
4.38k ± 270
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.51k ± 314

3.58%

Hispanic Population

5.36k people

3.58% of the people in Monroe County, MI are hispanic (5.36k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.99%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.97k people

2.25%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.36k people

As of 2019, 3.99% of Monroe County, MI residents (5.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monroe County, MI was 2.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Monroe County, MI was 42.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 53. But people in Monroe County, MI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Monroe County, MI residents was 42.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
80,443 ± 6,935 people
India
73,340 ± 6,624 people
Iraq
55,052 ± 5,745 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,443 Michigan residents, followed by India with 73,340 and Iraq with 55,052.

Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

99.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.1% of Monroe County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Monroe County, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,776 ± 291
Gulf War (1990s)
1,305 ± 239
Gulf War (2001-)
1,170 ± 223

Monroe County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.89 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Monroe County, MI is $62,203. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Monroe County, MI was Census Tract 8332 with a value of $90,250, followed by Census Tract 8324 and Census Tract 8305, with respective values of $84,132 and $82,292.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,622. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Monroe County, MI employs 70.3k people. The largest industries in Monroe County, MI are Manufacturing (15,099 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,766 people), and Retail Trade (7,365 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($101,547), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($74,079), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,274).

Wages

Median Household Income

$62,203

2019 value

± $1,547

1.12%

1 Year Growth

± 3.16%

Households in Monroe County, MI have a median annual income of $62,203, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,514 in 2018, which represents a 1.12% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Monroe County, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$67,777

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,173

$49,622

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $892

In 2019, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$66,769 ± $4,515
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$58,569 ± $71,898
White
$51,731 ± $750

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Monroe County, MI is from Michigan.

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.476

2018 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2019, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.169% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8332
Census Tract 8324
Census Tract 8305

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monroe County, MI was Census Tract 8332 with a value of $90,250, followed by Census Tract 8324 and Census Tract 8305, with respective values of $84,132 and $82,292.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Monroe County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monroe County, MI (16.5k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
14,515 ± 858
Hispanic
1,082 ± 217
Black
901 ± 248

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

70.3k

2019 Value

± 1,705

−0.0427%

1 Year decline

± 3.35%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Monroe County, MI declined at a rate of −0.0427%, from 70.3k employees to 70.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monroe County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,806 people), Production Occupations (7,779 people), and Management Occupations (6,213 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monroe County, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Monroe County, MI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,806 people), Production Occupations (7,779 people), and Management Occupations (6,213 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Monroe County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.95 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.55 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Monroe County, MI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($87,004), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($80,092), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($71,912).

Industries

Employment by Industries

70.3k

2019 Value

± 1,705

−0.0427%

1 Year decline

± 3.35%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Monroe County, MI declined at a rate of −0.0427%, from 70.3k employees to 70.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monroe County, MI, are Manufacturing (15,099 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,766 people), and Retail Trade (7,365 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monroe County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Monroe County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Monroe County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (15,099 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,766 people), and Retail Trade (7,365 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Monroe County, MI has an unusually high number of Utilities (2.46 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.15 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.37 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Monroe County, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($101,547), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($74,079), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,274).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $213B, followed by Machinery ($50.8B) and Mixed freight ($37.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$636B

2018 Value in Michigan

$1.17T

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

83.6% growth

In 2018, total outbound Michigan trade was $636B. This is expected to increase 83.6% to $1.17T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$44B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$30.5B

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $44B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $30.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Monroe County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 58.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.2%), followed by Other (5.52%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (5.52%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 58.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.2%), followed by Other (5.52%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Monroe County, MI

58.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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 Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 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 2019, universities in Monroe County, MI awarded 441 degrees. The student population of Monroe County, MI is skewed towards women, with 1,084 male students and 1,612 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monroe County, MI are White (360 and 81.6%), followed by Unknown (30 and 6.8%), Black or African American (20 and 4.54%), and Hispanic or Latino (19 and 4.31%).

The largest universities in Monroe County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Monroe County Community College (383 and 86.8%) and Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe (58 and 13.2%).

The most popular majors in Monroe County, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (120 and 27.2%), Registered Nursing (63 and 14.3%), and General Cosmetology (38 and 8.62%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
120 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
63 degree-majorss awarded
Respiratory Care Therapist
25 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Monroe County, MI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 120 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Monroe County Community College
383 degrees awarded
Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe
58 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Monroe County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Monroe County Community College with 383 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

144

Degrees Awarded to Men

297

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monroe County, MI, which is 0.485 times less than the 297 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Monroe County, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
360 degrees awarded
Unknown
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American
20 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Monroe County, MI was White students. These 360 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 30 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monroe County, MI was $161,700 in 2019, which is 0.672 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $155,700 to $161,700, a 3.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Monroe County, MI is 79.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Monroe County, MI have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monroe County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$161,700

2019 Median

± $2,173

$155,700

2018 Median

± $2,433

In 2019, the median property value in Monroe County, MI grew to to $161,700 from the previous year's value of $155,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Monroe County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Monroe County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$62,203

Median Household Income

± $1,547

59.9k

Number of Households

± 1,473

In 2019, the median household income of the 59.9k households in Monroe County, MI grew to $62,203 from the previous year's value of $61,514.

The following chart displays the households in Monroe 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Monroe County, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Monroe County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

79.7%

2019 Homeownership

80.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 79.7% of the housing units in Monroe County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Monroe County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monroe County, MI have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Monroe County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (86.3%)
Carpooled (7.56%)
Worked At Home (3.71%)

In 2019, 86.3% of workers in Monroe County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.56%) and those who worked at home (3.71%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

95.8% of the population of Monroe County, MI has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.989% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, MI see 3009 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.5% decrease from the previous year (3401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2280 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 607 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,009 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monroe County, MI

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, MI see an average of 3,009 patients per year. This represents a 11.5% decrease from the previous year (3,401 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.15%

Uninsured

56.6%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.989%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monroe County, MI declined by 10.8% from 4.66% to 4.15%.

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