Pigeon, MI

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    2024 Population
    1,100
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.6
    3.25% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.78%
    7.55% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,361
    5.78% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $120,000
    11% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    462
    3.59% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Pigeon, 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.

    98.5% of the residents in Pigeon, MI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Pigeon, MI was $120,000, and the homeownership rate was 60.7%.

    Most people in Pigeon, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Pigeon, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Pigeon, MI is home to a population of 1.1k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.82% of Pigeon, MI residents were born outside of the country (20 people).

    In 2024, there were 17.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (980 people) in Pigeon, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 16 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Pigeon, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Pigeon, MI was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pigeon, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      980 ± 152
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      57 ± 65
    3. Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
      16 ± 22
    6.82%
    Hispanic Population
    75 people

    In 2024, there were 17.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (980 people) in Pigeon, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 16 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.82% of the people in Pigeon, MI are hispanic (75 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pigeon, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.82%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    20 people
    1.01%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    11 people

    As of 2024, 1.82% of Pigeon, MI residents (20 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pigeon, MI was 1.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      30 ± 21
    2. Korea
      9 ± 13
    3. World War II
      5 ± 8

    Pigeon, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.33 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Pigeon, MI.

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    Health

    93.8% of the population of Pigeon, MI has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 13.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.19%
    Uninsured
    46.2%
    Employer Coverage
    15.1%
    Medicaid
    15.5%
    Medicare
    15.9%
    Non-Group
    1.11%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pigeon, MI grew by 3.91% from 5.96% to 6.19%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Pigeon, MI employs 462 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pigeon, MI were Health Care & Social Assistance (101 people), Manufacturing (95 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (40 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($240,833), Information ($91,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    462
    2024 Value
    ± 85
    3.59%
    1 Year growth
    ± 25%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pigeon, MI grew at a rate of 3.59%, from 446 employees to 462 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pigeon, MI, are Production Occupations (70 people), Management Occupations (61 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (38 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pigeon, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    462
    2024 Value
    ± 85
    3.59%
    1 Year growth
    ± 25%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pigeon, MI grew at a rate of 3.59%, from 446 employees to 462 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pigeon, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (101 people), Manufacturing (95 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (40 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pigeon, MI, though some of these residents may live in Pigeon, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,417
    Median earning men ± $11,992
    $31,771
    Median earning women ± $7,382

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($240,833), Information ($91,250), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($48,125), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,500), and Manufacturing ($32,188).

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Pigeon, MI was $120,000 in 2024, which is 0.361 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $108,100 to $120,000, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Pigeon, MI is 60.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Pigeon, MI have an average commute time of 13.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pigeon, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $120,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,232
    $315
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$54

    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 Pigeon, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    60.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    58.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 60.7% of the housing units in Pigeon, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $52,361
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,926
    519
    Number of Households
    ± 82

    In 2024, the median household income of the 519 households in Pigeon, MI grew to $52,361 from the previous year's value of $49,500.

    The following chart displays the households in Pigeon, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Pigeon, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.9%)
    2. Carpooled (13.2%)
    3. Walked (10.2%)

    In 2024, 71.9% of workers in Pigeon, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.2%) and those who walked to work (10.2%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    13.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Pigeon, MI have a shorter commute time (13.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Pigeon, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.78% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pigeon, MI (95 out of 1.08k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pigeon, 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.

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