Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

124,555

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

46.3

0.434% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.6%

4.98% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$60,861

0.979% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI is home to a population of 125k people, from which 99.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 1.23% of Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.53k people).

In 2024, there were 52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.21k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.65k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI are Spanish (1,520 households), German (953 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (561 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,746

Women

49.6%

62,762

Men

50.4%

The resident population of Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI in 2024 was 124,508 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI.

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Citizenship

99.5%

2024 Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.5% of Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 385
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.21k ± 156
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.65k ± 173

3.71%

Hispanic Population

4.62k people

3.71% of the people in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI are hispanic (4.62k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
229 ± 371 people
Philippines
218 ± 362 people
Mexico
175 ± 325 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI was Canada, the natal country of 229 Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI residents, followed by Philippines with 218 and Mexico with 175.

Foreign-Born Population

1.23%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.53k people

1.25%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.56k people

As of 2024, 1.23% of Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI residents (1.53k 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 Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI was 1.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,520 households (1.28%)
German
953 households (0.804%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
561 households (0.473%)

3.34% of the households in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.28% of the households in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties 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
2,765 ± 206
Gulf War (1990s)
1,016 ± 157
Gulf War (2001-)
912 ± 143

Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.72 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI.

Health

94.3% of the population of Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 40.1% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 0.892% 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, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,276 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

5.67%

Uninsured

40.1%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

0.892%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI declined by 7.12% from 6.1% to 5.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI employs 49.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI were Construction (3,923 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,662 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,948 people), and the highest paying industries were Computer Systems Design ($130,113), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($116,443), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($111,396).

Males in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,623. The income inequality in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,066

Women

46.8%

26,180

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI in 2024 was 49,246 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

49.2k

2024 Value

−0.279%

1 Year decline

± −0.279%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.279%, from 49.4k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,441 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,378 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (1,377 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

49.2k

2024 Value

−0.279%

1 Year decline

± −0.279%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.279%, from 49.4k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI, are Construction (3,923 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,662 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,948 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,460

Median earning men ± $1,483

$33,148

Median earning women ± $1,124

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,395), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,067), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,020).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,932), Wholesale Trade ($45,694), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,063).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI was $157,400 in 2024, which is 0.473 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $146,400 to $157,400, a 7.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI is 83.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$157,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,354

$44,619

Median Property Taxes

±$988

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 Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.9%

Homeownership

2024

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 83.9% of the housing units in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,861

Median Household Income

± $1,359

53.2k

Number of Households

± 1,074

In 2024, the median household income of the 53.2k households in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI grew to $60,861 from the previous year's value of $60,271.

The following chart displays the households in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties 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

0.411

2024 Wage GINI in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI

0.409

2023 Wage GINI in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI

In 2024, the income inequality in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.521% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (9.09%)
Worked At Home (6.67%)

In 2024, 80.2% of workers in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.09%) and those who worked at home (6.67%).

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

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.34% of the workforce in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties 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 Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI (16.7k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties 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

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

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

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