Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI

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2020 Population

170,899

0.148% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

41.7

1.18% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

4.77%

6.17% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$101,386

4.11% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$314,700

4.24% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

82,550

0.735% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI had a population of 171k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $101,386. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI grew from 170,647 to 170,899, a 0.148% increase and its median household income grew from $97,379 to $101,386, a 4.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (18.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%), White (Hispanic) (2.6%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%).

26.9% of the households in Troy & Rochester Area 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.

88.5% of the residents in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI are Walsh College (665 degrees awarded in 2021), Rochester University (243 degrees), and Michigan College of Beauty-Troy (211 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI was $314,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI borders Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, Oakland County (Central) PUMA, MI, Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI, Oakland County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI, Sterling Heights City PUMA, MI, and Warren & Center Line Cities PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI is home to a population of 171k people, from which 88.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 23.6% of Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (40.4k people).

In 2020, there were 3.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.66k Black or African American (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 Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (5,531 households), Arabic (4,261 households), and Hindi (3,733 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

86,004

Women

50.3%

84,861

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 170,865 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

88.5%

2020 Citizenship

88.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 88.5% of Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI was 88.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
122k ± 1.9k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
32.1k ± 1.69k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.66k ± 822

3.68%

Hispanic Population

6.29k people

3.68% of the people in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI are hispanic (6.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
11,769 ± 2,570 people
China
3,889 ± 1,514 people
Korea
3,550 ± 1,448 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI was India, the natal country of 11,769 Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI residents, followed by China with 3,889 and Korea with 3,550.

Foreign-Born Population

23.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

40.4k people

23.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

40.5k people

As of 2020, 23.6% of Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI residents (40.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI was 23.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
5,531 households (3.41%)
Arabic
4,261 households (2.63%)
Hindi
3,733 households (2.3%)

26.9% of the households in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 3.41% of the households in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,233 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
899 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
640 ± 144

Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI employs 82.6k people. The largest industries in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (15,027 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,457 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,162 people), and the highest paying industries are Waste management & remediation services ($258,909), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($183,311), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($181,796).

Males in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $72,108. The income inequality in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,930

Women

43.5%

46,620

Men

56.5%

The workforce of Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI in 2020 was 82,550 people, with 43.5% woman, and 56.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

82.6k

2020 Value

0.735%

1 Year growth

± 0.735%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.735%, from 81.9k employees to 82.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI, are Mechanical engineers (5,097 people), Other managers (3,150 people), and Software developers (2,637 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Troy & Rochester Area 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

82.6k

2020 Value

0.735%

1 Year growth

± 0.735%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.735%, from 81.9k employees to 82.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (15,027 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,457 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,162 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$80,756

Median earning men ± $2,905

$45,574

Median earning women ± $1,586

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($104,956), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($102,727), and Information ($88,636).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($84,737), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,789), and Public Administration ($62,339).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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.

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

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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

Showing data for Michigan.

$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

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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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 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 Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI awarded 1,340 degrees. The student population of Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,692 male students and 4,680 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI are White (951 and 72.6%), followed by Black or African American (206 and 15.7%), Hispanic or Latino (50 and 3.82%), and Asian (47 and 3.59%).

The largest universities in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Walsh College (665 and 49.6%), Rochester University (243 and 18.1%), and Michigan College of Beauty-Troy (211 and 15.7%).

The most popular majors in Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI are General Business Administration & Management (257 and 19.2%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (129 and 9.63%), and Accounting (126 and 9.4%).

The median tuition cost in Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $22,624.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,372 (36.5% men and 63.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,372 students enrolled in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,980 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
61 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
114 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
67 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI was General Business with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Walsh College
665 degrees awarded
Rochester University
243 degrees awarded
Michigan College of Beauty-Troy
211 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walsh College with 665 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 468 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI, which is 0.537 times less than the 872 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 951 degrees mean that there were 4.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 206 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,624) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,866) 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, 0.152% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.622% 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 Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (42.4k), Graduate Degree (34.6k), and Some college (22.8k).

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 Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI was $314,700 in 2020, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $301,900 to $314,700, a 4.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI is 75.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI is $101,386. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Troy & Rochester Area 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

$314,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,818

$49,483

Median Property Taxes

±$1,305

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 Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

Homeownership

2020

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 75.2% of the housing units in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Troy & Rochester Area 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 Troy & Rochester Area 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.

$101,386

Median Household Income

± $2,413

65.8k

Number of Households

± 1,695

In 2020, the median household income of the 65.8k households in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI grew to $101,386 from the previous year's value of $97,379.

The following chart displays the households in Troy & Rochester Area 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI

0.474

2019 Wage GINI in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI

In 2020, the income inequality in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.64% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Worked At Home (8.81%)
Carpooled (5.71%)

In 2020, 83.1% of workers in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.81%) and those who carpooled to work (5.71%).

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

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.1% of the workforce in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI (8.09k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI is White, followed by Asian and Other.

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

97.3% of the population of Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 66.2% on employee plans, 4.92% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.602% 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

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

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 23.3% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.67%

Uninsured

66.2%

Employer Coverage

4.92%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.602%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI declined by 9.75% from 2.96% to 2.67%.

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