Port Hope, MI

Census Place

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2023 Population

297

9.19% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

58.1

4.31% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.5%

16.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$51,250

13.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$84,600

16.7% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

19.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Port Hope, MI had a population of 297 people with a median age of 58.1 and a median household income of $51,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Port Hope, MI grew from 272 to 297, a 9.19% increase and its median household income grew from $45,000 to $51,250, a 13.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Port Hope, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.69%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.01%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.673%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Port Hope, 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.

99.7% of the residents in Port Hope, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Port Hope, MI was $84,600, and the homeownership rate was 85.2%.

Most people in Port Hope, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Port Hope, MI was 2 cars per household.

United States Michigan Huron County, MI Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI

Population & Diversity

Port Hope, MI is home to a population of 297 people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.673% of Port Hope, MI residents were born outside of the country (2 people).

In 2023, there were 35.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (284 people) in Port Hope, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.7% of Port Hope, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Port Hope, MI was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Port Hope, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
284 ± 56
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8 ± 6.71
Two+ (Hispanic)
3 ± 12.5

1.01%

Hispanic Population

3 people

1.01% of the people in Port Hope, MI are hispanic (3 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Port Hope, 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 Port Hope, MI.

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 Port Hope, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Port Hope, MI residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

0.673%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

1.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

As of 2023, 0.673% of Port Hope, MI residents (2 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 Port Hope, MI was 1.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
7 ± 13
Vietnam
7 ± 17
Korea
2 ± 12

Port Hope, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Port Hope, MI employs 93 people. The largest industries in Port Hope, MI are Manufacturing (31 people), Educational Services (10 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (9 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($103,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($67,500).

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 N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 59

19.2%

1 Year growth

± 81.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Port Hope, MI grew at a rate of 19.2%, from 78 employees to 93 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Port Hope, MI, are Production Occupations (19 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9 people), and Management Occupations (7 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Port Hope, 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

2023 Value

± 59

19.2%

1 Year growth

± 81.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Port Hope, MI grew at a rate of 19.2%, from 78 employees to 93 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Port Hope, MI, are Manufacturing (31 people), Educational Services (10 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (9 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Port Hope, MI, though some of these residents may live in Port Hope, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,750

Median earning men ± $8,451

$43,750

Median earning women ± $27,333

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($61,250), Construction ($38,750), and Retail Trade ($30,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($60,417), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,875).

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 Port Hope, 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 N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% 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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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

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 Port Hope, MI was $84,600 in 2023, which is 0.279 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $101,500 to $84,600, a 16.7% decrease. The homeownership rate in Port Hope, MI is 85.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Port Hope, MI have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Port Hope, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$84,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,931

$109

Median Property Taxes

±$26

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

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

Rent vs Own

85.2%

Homeownership

2023

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 85.2% of the housing units in Port Hope, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9502

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Port Hope, 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.

$51,250

Median Household Income

± $20,906

128

Number of Households

± 27

In 2023, the median household income of the 128 households in Port Hope, MI grew to $51,250 from the previous year's value of $45,000.

The following chart displays the households in Port Hope, 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 $25k - $30k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Port Hope, MI is from Port Hope, MI.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Port Hope, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.4%)
Worked At Home (18.7%)
Walked (4.4%)

In 2023, 71.4% of workers in Port Hope, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.7%) and those who walked to work (4.4%).

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

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Port Hope, MI have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Port Hope, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Port Hope, MI (52 out of 297 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 Males 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Port Hope, MI is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

92.6% of the population of Port Hope, MI has health coverage, with 30.6% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 21.9% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Huron County, MI see 1703 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.53% decrease from the previous year (1822 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1838 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 665 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Huron County, MI.

1,703 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Huron County, MI

Primary care physicians in Huron County, MI see an average of 1,703 patients per year. This represents a 6.53% decrease from the previous year (1,822 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.2% under 18 years, 12.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 32% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.41%

Uninsured

30.6%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

21.9%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Port Hope, MI declined by 19.4% from 9.19% to 7.41%.

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

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