Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI

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2021 Population

150,421

0.802% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0.773% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.81%

6.65% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$74,052

7.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$220,600

10.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

74,298

0.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI had a population of 150k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $74,052. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI grew from 149,224 to 150,421, a 0.802% increase and its median household income grew from $69,159 to $74,052, a 7.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), White (Hispanic) (6.69%), Other (Hispanic) (4.29%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.74%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%).

11.8% of the households in Ottawa County (West) 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.

96.7% of the residents in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI are Hope College (170301) (831 degrees awarded in 2021), French Academy of Cosmetology (62 degrees), and Western Theological Seminary (59 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI was $220,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

Most people in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI borders Muskegon County PUMA, MI, Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, Allegan County PUMA, MI, Racine County PUMA, WI, and Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 150k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.78% of Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (10.2k people).

In 2021, there were 11.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.1k White (Hispanic) and 6.46k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI are Spanish (11,767 households), Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (1,157 households), and Vietnamese (492 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,006

Women

50.5%

74,497

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 150,503 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 1.24k
White (Hispanic)
10.1k ± 1.3k
Other (Hispanic)
6.46k ± 1.09k

15.4%

Hispanic Population

23.2k people

15.4% of the people in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI are hispanic (23.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,618 ± 1,459 people
Laos
683 ± 640 people
Canada
593 ± 597 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 3,618 Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Laos with 683 and Canada with 593.

Foreign-Born Population

6.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

6.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

As of 2021, 6.78% of Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI residents (10.2k 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 Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI was 6.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,767 households (8.27%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
1,157 households (0.813%)
Vietnamese
492 households (0.346%)

11.8% of the households in Ottawa County (West) 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 Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 8.27% of the households in Ottawa County (West) 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
2,600 ± 379
Gulf War (1990s)
1,083 ± 254
Gulf War (2001-)
943 ± 225

Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI employs 74.3k people. The largest industries in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (5,367 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,343 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,379 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($199,185), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($129,304), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($125,035).

Males in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,544. The income inequality in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,690

Women

45.8%

39,938

Men

54.2%

The workforce of Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 73,628 people, with 45.8% woman, and 54.2% men.

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

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Occupations

74.3k

2021 Value

0.91%

1 Year growth

± 0.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.91%, from 73.6k employees to 74.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (2,244 people), Other assemblers and fabricators (2,199 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,802 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ottawa County (West) 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

74.3k

2021 Value

0.91%

1 Year growth

± 0.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.91%, from 73.6k employees to 74.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,367 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,343 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,379 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,016

Median earning men ± $2,494

$31,011

Median earning women ± $1,016

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,189), Public Administration ($71,023), and Wholesale Trade ($67,422).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,819), and Construction ($41,250).

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 Ottawa County (West) 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 Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI awarded 996 degrees. The student population of Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,441 male students and 2,192 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI are White (822 and 84.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (69 and 7.07%), Black or African American (35 and 3.59%), and Two or More Races (24 and 2.46%).

The largest universities in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Hope College (170301) (831 and 83.4%), French Academy of Cosmetology (62 and 6.22%), and Western Theological Seminary (59 and 5.92%).

The most popular majors in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI are General Business Administration & Management (123 and 12.3%), General Psychology (101 and 10.1%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (56 and 5.62%).

The median tuition cost in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $36,300.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,633 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,633 students enrolled in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,756 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
123 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
101 degree-majors awarded
General Engineering
53 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI was General Business Administration & Management with 123 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Hope College (170301)
831 degrees awarded
French Academy of Cosmetology
62 degrees awarded
Western Theological Seminary
59 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hope College (170301) with 831 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 327 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI, which is 0.489 times less than the 669 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 822 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 69 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 ($36,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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, 0.966% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.675% 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 Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.8k), Some college (26.9k), and Bachelors Degree (24.7k).

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 Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI was $220,600 in 2021, which is 0.901 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $199,900 to $220,600, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI is 77.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI is $74,052. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ottawa County (West) 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

$220,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,098

$45,193

Median Property Taxes

±$1,609

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

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

Rent vs Own

77.6%

Homeownership

2021

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.6% of the housing units in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ottawa County (West) 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 Ottawa County (West) 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 Ottawa County (West) 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.

$74,052

Median Household Income

± $1,520

58.2k

Number of Households

± 1,865

In 2021, the median household income of the 58.2k households in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI grew to $74,052 from the previous year's value of $69,159.

The following chart displays the households in Ottawa County (West) 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

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.767% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (6.45%)

In 2021, 78.8% of workers in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (6.45%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.81% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI (9.96k out of 146k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

96.1% of the population of Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 59.2% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.881% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.89%

Uninsured

59.2%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

0.881%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI grew by 0.902% from 3.86% to 3.89%.

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