Monroe County PUMA, MI

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2022 Population

154,823

0.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

42.6

0.467% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

10.9%

3.67% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$72,573

6.72% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$202,200

15.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

67,683

1.03% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Monroe County PUMA, MI had a population of 155k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $72,573. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Monroe County PUMA, MI grew from 154,068 to 154,823, a 0.49% increase and its median household income grew from $68,006 to $72,573, a 6.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%), White (Hispanic) (1.86%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.3%).

3.46% of the households in Monroe County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

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

The largest universities in Monroe County PUMA, MI are Monroe County Community College (416 degrees awarded in 2022) and Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe (68 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Monroe County PUMA, MI was $202,200, and the homeownership rate was 80.8%.

Most people in Monroe County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Monroe County PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Monroe County PUMA, MI borders Toledo City (West) PUMA, OH, Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties PUMA, MI, Washtenaw County (West, Northeast & Southeast) PUMA, MI, Wayne County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, Wayne County (Southeast)--Downriver Area (South) PUMA, MI, Lucas County (West)--Sylvania & Maumee Cities PUMA, OH, and Toledo City (Central) PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Monroe County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 155k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.26% of Monroe County PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.49k people).

In 2022, there were 26.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Monroe County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Monroe County PUMA, MI are Spanish (2,047 households), Arabic (338 households), and Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari) (256 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,710

Women

50.2%

77,095

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 154,805 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.1% of Monroe County PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Monroe County PUMA, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
139k ± 369
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.24k ± 501
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.27k ± 365

3.96%

Hispanic Population

6.13k people

3.96% of the people in Monroe County PUMA, MI are hispanic (6.13k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
399 ± 490 people
Mexico
386 ± 482 people
Asia
210 ± 356 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Monroe County PUMA, MI was Canada, the natal country of 399 Monroe County PUMA, MI residents, followed by Mexico with 386 and Asia with 210.

Foreign-Born Population

2.26%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.49k people

2.15%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.31k people

As of 2022, 2.26% of Monroe County PUMA, MI residents (3.49k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monroe County PUMA, MI was 2.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,047 households (1.39%)
Arabic
338 households (0.23%)
Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari)
256 households (0.174%)

3.46% of the households in Monroe County 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Monroe County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.39% of the households in Monroe County 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
3,118 ± 281
Gulf War (1990s)
1,586 ± 319
Gulf War (2001-)
1,565 ± 345

Monroe County PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monroe County PUMA, MI employs 67.7k people. The largest industries in Monroe County PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (7,101 people), Construction (4,408 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,350 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($154,066), Petroleum refining ($137,853), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($135,370).

Males in Monroe County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,867. The income inequality in Monroe County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,003

Women

47%

36,096

Men

53%

The workforce of Monroe County PUMA, MI in 2020 was 68,099 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Monroe County PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

67.7k

2022 Value

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± −1.03%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Monroe County PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 68.4k employees to 67.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monroe County PUMA, MI, are Registered nurses (2,631 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,114 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,983 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monroe County PUMA, 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

67.7k

2022 Value

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± −1.03%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Monroe County PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 68.4k employees to 67.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monroe County PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (7,101 people), Construction (4,408 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,350 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monroe County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Monroe County PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,762

Median earning men ± $1,290

$34,620

Median earning women ± $1,313

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($81,375), Manufacturing ($74,372), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,985).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($53,775), Wholesale Trade ($52,361), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,955).

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.

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 Monroe County PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Monroe County PUMA, MI awarded 484 degrees. The student population of Monroe County PUMA, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 906 male students and 1,599 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monroe County PUMA, MI are White (407 and 84.1%), followed by Black or African American (36 and 7.44%), Unknown (20 and 4.13%), and Hispanic or Latino (8 and 1.65%).

The largest universities in Monroe County PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Monroe County Community College (416 and 86%) and Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe (68 and 14%).

The most popular majors in Monroe County PUMA, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (162 and 33.5%), Registered Nursing (47 and 9.71%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (40 and 8.26%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,505 students enrolled in Monroe County PUMA, MI, 36.2% men and 63.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,729 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
162 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Monroe County PUMA, MI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 162 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Monroe County Community College
416 degrees awarded
Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe
68 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Monroe County Community College with 416 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monroe County PUMA, MI, which is 0.424 times less than the 340 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 407 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 36 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

Public, 2-year ($6,383) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($830) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,488) 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 2022, 0.77% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.333% 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 Monroe County PUMA, MI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (41.6k), Some college (30.1k), and Secondary Education (17.3k).

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 Monroe County PUMA, MI was $202,200 in 2022, which is 0.717 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $174,500 to $202,200, a 15.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Monroe County PUMA, MI is 80.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Monroe County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monroe County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Monroe County PUMA, MI is $72,573. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Monroe County PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $138,062, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $115,047 and $111,400.

Housing

Property

$202,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,618

$50,266

Median Property Taxes

±$1,569

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 Monroe County PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

80.8%

Homeownership

2022

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 80.8% of the housing units in Monroe County PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Monroe County 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monroe County PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $138,062, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $115,047 and $111,400.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Monroe County 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.

$72,573

Median Household Income

± $2,027

62.2k

Number of Households

± 1,720

In 2022, the median household income of the 62.2k households in Monroe County PUMA, MI grew to $72,573 from the previous year's value of $68,006.

The following chart displays the households in Monroe County 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

0.425

2022 Wage GINI in Monroe County PUMA, MI

0.435

2021 Wage GINI in Monroe County PUMA, MI

In 2022, the income inequality in Monroe County PUMA, MI was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.41% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Monroe County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Monroe County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Worked At Home (6.88%)
Carpooled (6.56%)

In 2022, 84.1% of workers in Monroe County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.88%) and those who carpooled to work (6.56%).

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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monroe County PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in Monroe County PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Monroe County 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 Monroe County PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monroe County PUMA, MI (16.7k out of 153k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.4% of the population of Monroe County PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 55.5% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.979% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1,246 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.64%

Uninsured

55.5%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.979%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monroe County PUMA, MI declined by 5.16% from 3.84% to 3.64%.

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