Wexford County, MI

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2020 Population

33,433

0.532% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

41.7

0.24% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.7%

3.51% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$50,335

6.66% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$115,500

6.65% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

14,365

2.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Wexford County, MI had a population of 33.4k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $50,335. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Wexford County, MI grew from 33,256 to 33,433, a 0.532% increase and its median household income grew from $47,193 to $50,335, a 6.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wexford County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%), White (Hispanic) (1.39%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.712%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.407%).

None of the households in Wexford County, 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.

99.6% of the residents in Wexford County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wexford County, MI are Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology-Cadillac Campus-Archive2019 (7 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Wexford County, MI was $115,500, and the homeownership rate was 78.6%. Most people in Wexford County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Wexford County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Wexford County, MI borders Benzie County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Kalkaska County, MI, Lake County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Missaukee County, MI, and Osceola County, MI.

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Diversity

Wexford County, MI is home to a population of 33.4k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.2% of Wexford County, MI residents were born outside of the country (400 people).

In 2020, there were 32.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.3k people) in Wexford County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 974 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 466 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wexford County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
31.3k ± 227
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
974 ± 244
White (Hispanic)
466 ± 107

2.06%

Hispanic Population

688 people

2.06% of the people in Wexford County, MI are hispanic (688 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wexford County, MI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

400 people

1.22%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

405 people

As of 2020, 1.2% of Wexford County, MI residents (400 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wexford County, MI was 1.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.3

In 2020, the median age of all people in Wexford County, MI was 41.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Wexford County, MI are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Wexford County, MI residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
78,782 ± 6,864 people
India
74,611 ± 6,681 people
Iraq
57,515 ± 5,871 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 78,782 Michigan residents, followed by India with 74,611 and Iraq with 57,515.

Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.6% of Wexford County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Wexford County, MI was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,033 ± 163
Gulf War (2001-)
515 ± 131
Gulf War (1990s)
485 ± 176

Wexford County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Wexford County, MI is $50,335. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wexford County, MI was Census Tract 3804 with a value of $65,873, followed by Census Tract 3805 and Census Tract 3802, with respective values of $53,398 and $53,036.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,905. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Wexford County, MI employs 14.4k people. The largest industries in Wexford County, MI are Manufacturing (3,482 people), Retail Trade (1,671 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,668 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($100,074), Public Administration ($48,826), and Finance & Insurance ($42,857).

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,335

2020 value

± $2,223

6.66%

1 Year Growth

± 5.48%

Households in Wexford County, MI have a median annual income of $50,335, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,193 in 2019, which represents a 6.66% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Wexford County, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

$69,218

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,189

$50,905

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $910

In 2020, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Alaska Native
$69,861 ± $68,251
Asian
$69,086 ± $4,593
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$54,704 ± $73,265

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Alaska Native. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2020, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.801% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3804
Census Tract 3805
Census Tract 3802

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wexford County, MI was Census Tract 3804 with a value of $65,873, followed by Census Tract 3805 and Census Tract 3802, with respective values of $53,398 and $53,036.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wexford County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wexford County, MI (4.52k out of 33k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,190 ± 360
Two Or More
218 ± 101
Hispanic
156 ± 111

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

14.4k

2020 Value

± 650

2.53%

1 Year growth

± 5.95%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wexford County, MI grew at a rate of 2.53%, from 14k employees to 14.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wexford County, MI, are Production Occupations (2,402 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,391 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,339 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wexford County, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Wexford County, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (2,402 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,391 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,339 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Wexford County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (3 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.66 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Wexford County, MI, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($66,579), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($65,357), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($64,886).

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.4k

2020 Value

± 650

2.53%

1 Year growth

± 5.95%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wexford County, MI grew at a rate of 2.53%, from 14k employees to 14.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wexford County, MI, are Manufacturing (3,482 people), Retail Trade (1,671 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,668 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wexford County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Wexford County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Wexford County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,482 people), Retail Trade (1,671 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,668 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Wexford County, MI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.42 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.58 times), and Utilities (1.38 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Wexford County, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($100,074), Public Administration ($48,826), and Finance & Insurance ($42,857).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wexford County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 66.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.42%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.42%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wexford County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 66.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.42%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wexford County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Wexford County, MI

66.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
75.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
73.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washtenaw County, MI
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

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.

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 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

In 2020, universities in Wexford County, MI awarded 7 degrees. The student population of Wexford County, MI is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 9 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wexford County, MI are White (6 and 85.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1 and 14.3%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Wexford County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology-Cadillac Campus-Archive2019 (7 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wexford County, MI are General Cosmetology (7 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
7 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Wexford County, MI was General Cosmetology with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Wexford County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology-Cadillac Campus-Archive2019

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

7 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Wexford County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology-Cadillac Campus-Archive2019 with 7 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wexford County, MI, which is 0 times less than the 7 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Wexford County, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
6 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Wexford County, MI was White students. These 6 degrees mean that there were 6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wexford County, MI was $115,500 in 2020, which is 0.503 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $108,300 to $115,500, a 6.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Wexford County, MI is 78.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Wexford County, MI have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wexford County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$115,500

2020 Median

± $3,856

$108,300

2019 Median

± $3,538

In 2020, the median property value in Wexford County, MI grew to to $115,500 from the previous year's value of $108,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Wexford County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wexford County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$50,335

Median Household Income

± $2,223

13.2k

Number of Households

± 607

In 2020, the median household income of the 13.2k households in Wexford County, MI grew to $50,335 from the previous year's value of $47,193.

The following chart displays the households in Wexford County, 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Wexford County, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wexford County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

78.6%

2020 Homeownership

76.8%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 78.6% of the housing units in Wexford County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Wexford County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wexford County, MI have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Wexford County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (12.5%)
Worked At Home (4.56%)

In 2020, 78.2% of workers in Wexford County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (4.56%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

93.1% of the population of Wexford County, MI has health coverage, with 39.2% on employee plans, 22.3% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Wexford County, MI see 1195 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.18% increase from the previous year (1147 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1345 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 420 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,195 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wexford County, MI

Primary care physicians in Wexford County, MI see an average of 1,195 patients per year. This represents a 4.18% increase from the previous year (1,147 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.88%

Uninsured

39.2%

Employer Coverage

22.3%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wexford County, MI grew by 1.25% from 6.8% to 6.88%.

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