Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI

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2021 Population
155,702
4.1% 1-year growth
US Senator
Debbie Stabenow
Democratic Party
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
38.2
1.29% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
17.9%
2.45% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$52,626
4.72% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$129,700
9.08% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
68,172
1.57% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI had a population of 156k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $52,626. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI grew from 149,570 to 155,702, a 4.1% increase and its median household income grew from $50,255 to $52,626, a 4.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.64%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), and White (Hispanic) (2.02%).

10.2% of the households in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities 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.

96.4% of the residents in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wayne County (Central)--Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI are Dorsey College-Wayne (154 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI was $129,700, and the homeownership rate was 60.5%.

Most people in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI is home to a population of 156k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.22% of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (11.2k people).

In 2021, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.5k people) in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.23k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI are Arabic (3,289 households), Spanish (3,233 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (1,591 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
82,377
Women
52.9%
73,387
Men
47.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 155,764 inhabitants, with 47.1% men, and 52.9% women.

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Citizenship

96.4%
2021 Citizenship
96.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.4% of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    93.5k ± 2.41k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    43.7k ± 2.15k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    7.23k ± 1.48k
4.23%
Hispanic Population
6.58k people

In 2021, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.5k people) in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.23k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.23% of the people in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI are hispanic (6.58k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,381 ± 908 people
  2. India
    1,116 ± 817 people
  3. Albania
    810 ± 697 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 1,381 Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 1,116 and Albania with 810.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.22%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
11.2k people
7.01%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
10.5k people

As of 2021, 7.22% of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI residents (11.2k 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 Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI was 7.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Arabic
    3,289 households (2.27%)
  2. Spanish
    3,233 households (2.24%)
  3. Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
    1,591 households (1.1%)

10.2% of the households in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities 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 Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI was Arabic. 2.27% of the households in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI reported speaking Arabic at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,613 ± 338
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,105 ± 214
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,018 ± 236

Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI employs 68.2k people. The largest industries in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (7,499 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,884 people), and Construction (3,423 people), and the highest paying industries are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($134,085), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($117,009), and Computer Systems Design ($91,279).

Males in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,320. The income inequality in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
33,901
Women
50.5%
33,220
Men
49.5%

The workforce of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI in 2020 was 67,121 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

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Occupations

68.2k
2021 Value
1.57%
1 Year growth
± 1.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 67.1k employees to 68.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,775 people), Other assemblers and fabricators (2,625 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (2,035 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

68.2k
2021 Value
1.57%
1 Year growth
± 1.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 67.1k employees to 68.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (7,499 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,884 people), and Construction (3,423 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, 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

$41,935
Median earning men ± $1,472
$30,225
Median earning women ± $1,307

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($57,647), Information ($56,071), and Wholesale Trade ($46,581).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,833), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,648), and Manufacturing ($42,167).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI awarded 154 degrees. The student population of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 56 male students and 185 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI are Black or African American (104 and 67.5%), followed by White (35 and 22.7%), Hispanic or Latino (5 and 3.25%), and Two or More Races (5 and 3.25%).

The largest universities in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Dorsey College-Wayne (154 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wayne County (Central)--Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (69 and 44.8%), HVAC Maintenance (28 and 18.2%), and Medical Assistant (22 and 14.3%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 241 students enrolled in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI, 23.2% men and 76.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 187 records, of which 80.2% were women and 19.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 69 degree-majors awarded
  2. 28 degree-majors awarded
  3. 22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Wayne County (Central)--Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 69 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
154 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dorsey College-Wayne with 154 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 30 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI, which is 0.242 times less than the 124 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 104 degrees mean that there were 2.97 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 35 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($29,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.02% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (43.3k), Some college (32.7k), and Secondary Education (18k).

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The median property value in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI was $129,700 in 2021, which is 0.53 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $118,900 to $129,700, a 9.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI is 60.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI is $52,626. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities 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.

Property

$129,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$2,547
$37,669
Median Property Taxes
±$1,294

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 Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

60.5%
Homeownership
2021
60.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 60.5% of the housing units in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.3%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities 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 Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$52,626
Median Household Income
± $1,678
62.3k
Number of Households
± 1,854

In 2021, the median household income of the 62.3k households in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI grew to $52,626 from the previous year's value of $50,255.

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Wage Distribution

0.413
2021 Wage GINI in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI
0.406
2020 Wage GINI in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.69% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.3%)
  2. Carpooled (8.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.35%)

In 2021, 82.3% of workers in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.1%) and those who worked at home (5.35%).

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Commute Time

25.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI (27.6k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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93.2% of the population of Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.814% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.83%
Uninsured
45.1%
Employer Coverage
25.4%
Medicaid
10.8%
Medicare
11.1%
Non-Group
0.814%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westland, Garden City, Inkster & Wayne Cities PUMA, MI grew by 9.53% from 6.23% to 6.83%.

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