Temperance, MI

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2023 Population

8,495

6.86% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

52.8

7.76% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.49%

12.4% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$76,069

0.442% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$230,200

16.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

3,590

12.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Temperance, MI had a population of 8.5k people with a median age of 52.8 and a median household income of $76,069. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Temperance, MI declined from 9,121 to 8,495, a −6.86% decrease and its median household income grew from $75,734 to $76,069, a 0.442% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Temperance, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.29%), White (Hispanic) (3.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.68%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.86%).

None of the households in Temperance, 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.

98.7% of the residents in Temperance, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Temperance, MI was $230,200, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Temperance, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Temperance, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Temperance, MI is home to a population of 8.5k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.13% of Temperance, MI residents were born outside of the country (181 people).

In 2023, there were 16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.18k people) in Temperance, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 449 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 314 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Temperance, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Temperance, MI was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Temperance, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.18k ± 875
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
449 ± 299
White (Hispanic)
314 ± 179

8.29%

Hispanic Population

704 people

8.29% of the people in Temperance, MI are hispanic (704 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Temperance, 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 Michigan.

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.13%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

181 people

1.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

165 people

As of 2023, 2.13% of Temperance, MI residents (181 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 Temperance, MI was 1.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
130 ± 69
Gulf War (1990s)
107 ± 104
Gulf War (2001-)
41 ± 51

Temperance, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Temperance, MI employs 3.59k people. The largest industries in Temperance, MI are Manufacturing (859 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (593 people), and Retail Trade (388 people), and the highest paying industries are Retail Trade ($147,538), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,333), and Finance & Insurance ($92,738).

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 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.59k

2023 Value

± 533

−12.3%

1 Year decline

± 22.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Temperance, MI declined at a rate of −12.3%, from 4.09k employees to 3.59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Temperance, MI, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (446 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (364 people), and Production Occupations (344 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Temperance, 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

3.59k

2023 Value

± 533

−12.3%

1 Year decline

± 22.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Temperance, MI declined at a rate of −12.3%, from 4.09k employees to 3.59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Temperance, MI, are Manufacturing (859 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (593 people), and Retail Trade (388 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Temperance, MI, though some of these residents may live in Temperance, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,650

Median earning men ± $7,078

$50,250

Median earning women ± $13,060

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,881), Manufacturing ($75,724), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($69,058).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($155,188), Retail Trade ($148,458), and Manufacturing ($87,885).

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 Temperance, 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 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

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 Temperance, MI was $230,200 in 2023, which is 0.759 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $197,700 to $230,200, a 16.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Temperance, MI is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Temperance, MI have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Temperance, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Temperance, MI is $76,069. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Temperance, MI was Census Tract 8332 with a value of $102,195, followed by Census Tract 8339 and Census Tract 8338, with respective values of $74,293 and $72,750.

Housing

Property

$230,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,267

$2,698

Median Property Taxes

±$430

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

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

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2023

56.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.3% of the housing units in Temperance, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8332
Census Tract 8339
Census Tract 8338

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Temperance, MI was Census Tract 8332 with a value of $102,195, followed by Census Tract 8339 and Census Tract 8338, with respective values of $74,293 and $72,750.

The following map shows all of the places in Temperance, 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.

$76,069

Median Household Income

± $11,101

3.63k

Number of Households

± 532

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.63k households in Temperance, MI grew to $76,069 from the previous year's value of $75,734.

The following chart displays the households in Temperance, 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

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

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83%)
Worked At Home (9.15%)
Carpooled (7.08%)

In 2023, 83% of workers in Temperance, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.15%) and those who carpooled to work (7.08%).

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

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Temperance, MI have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.96% of the workforce in Temperance, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Temperance, MI (793 out of 8.35k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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

97.2% of the population of Temperance, MI has health coverage, with 58.6% on employee plans, 7.88% on Medicaid, 19.7% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.428% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, MI see 2689 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.7% decrease from the previous year (3010 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 569 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,689 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monroe County, MI

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, MI see an average of 2,689 patients per year. This represents a 10.7% decrease from the previous year (3,010 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 15.1% between 18 and 34 years, 43.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.84%

Uninsured

58.6%

Employer Coverage

7.88%

Medicaid

19.7%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.428%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Temperance, MI grew by 16.3% from 2.44% to 2.84%.

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

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