St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI

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2020 Population

104,217

0.126% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ADebbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AGary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

40.5

0.496% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14.8%

2.87% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,039

1.96% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$124,400

6.23% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

44,559

0.451% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI had a population of 104k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $53,039. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI declined from 104,349 to 104,217, a −0.126% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,019 to $53,039, a 1.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), White (Hispanic) (4.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.99%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.29%).

10.2% of the households in St. Joseph & Branch Counties 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.

97.4% of the residents in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI are Glen Oaks Community College (242 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was $124,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI borders Elkhart & Goshen Cities PUMA, IN, Noble, DeKalb, LaGrange & Steuben Counties PUMA, IN, Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI, Van Buren & Cass Counties PUMA, MI, and Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI is home to a population of 104k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.78% of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.94k people).

In 2020, there were 20.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.3k people) in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.44k White (Hispanic) and 2.91k 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 St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI are Spanish (4,836 households), German (1,864 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,667 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,306

Women

49.3%

52,837

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 104,143 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

97.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.3k ± 176
White (Hispanic)
4.44k ± 471
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.91k ± 320

6.8%

Hispanic Population

7.08k people

6.8% of the people in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI are hispanic (7.08k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,907 ± 1,062 people
El Salvador
226 ± 369 people
India
223 ± 366 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 1,907 St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI residents, followed by El Salvador with 226 and India with 223.

Foreign-Born Population

3.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.94k people

3.71%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.87k people

As of 2020, 3.78% of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI residents (3.94k 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 St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was 3.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,836 households (4.95%)
German
1,864 households (1.91%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,667 households (1.71%)

10.2% of the households in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was Spanish. 4.95% of the households in St. Joseph & Branch 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
2,371 ± 242
Gulf War (1990s)
733 ± 141
Gulf War (2001-)
644 ± 152

St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI employs 44.6k people. The largest industries in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,632 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,627 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,166 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($116,405), Legal services ($116,108), and Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($83,626).

Males in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,412. The income inequality in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.386, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,863

Women

46.8%

23,696

Men

53.2%

The workforce of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI in 2020 was 44,559 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

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Occupations

44.6k

2020 Value

−0.451%

1 Year decline

± −0.451%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.451%, from 44.8k employees to 44.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,297 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,753 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,464 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

44.6k

2020 Value

−0.451%

1 Year decline

± −0.451%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.451%, from 44.8k employees to 44.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,632 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,627 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,166 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,048

Median earning men ± $1,041

$28,396

Median earning women ± $913

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($60,299), Information ($51,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,544).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($43,113), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,339), and Manufacturing ($32,076).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in Michigan. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

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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 $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% 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
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

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

Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

N/ADebbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

N/AGary 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.

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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

In 2021, universities in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI awarded 242 degrees. The student population of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 894 male students and 1,242 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI are White (178 and 73.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (38 and 15.8%), Two or More Races (9 and 3.73%), and Black or African American (8 and 3.32%).

The largest universities in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Glen Oaks Community College (242 and 100%).

The most popular majors in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI are General Studies (131 and 54.1%), Humanistic Studies (25 and 10.3%), and Registered Nursing (20 and 8.26%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,136 students enrolled in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,646 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
131 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
25 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was General Studies with 131 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Glen Oaks Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

242 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Glen Oaks Community College with 242 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 87 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI, which is 0.561 times less than the 155 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 178 degrees mean that there were 4.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 38 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,608) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($936) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,962) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.645% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.665% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (30.4k), Some college (20k), and Secondary Education (14.8k).

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 St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was $124,400 in 2020, which is 0.541 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $117,100 to $124,400, a 6.23% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI is $53,039. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $118,680, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $101,386 and $99,522.

Housing

Property

$124,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,449

$30,700

Median Property Taxes

±$918

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 St. Joseph & Branch 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 St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.8%

Homeownership

2020

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.8% of the housing units in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $118,680, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $101,386 and $99,522.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, 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.

$53,039

Median Household Income

± $973

41k

Number of Households

± 1,124

In 2020, the median household income of the 41k households in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI grew to $53,039 from the previous year's value of $52,019.

The following chart displays the households in St. Joseph & Branch 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

0.386

2020 Wage GINI in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI

0.394

2019 Wage GINI in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI

In 2020, the income inequality in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was 0.386 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.88% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Worked At Home (4.25%)

In 2020, 77.6% of workers in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (4.25%).

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

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Joseph & Branch 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 St. Joseph & Branch 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 St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI (14.9k out of 101k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, 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

90.1% of the population of St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.06% 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 Michigan see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,246 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,266 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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.92%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI grew by 7.8% from 9.2% to 9.92%.

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