Chippewa County, MI

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2021 Population

37,091

0.874% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.4

0.98% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.7%

4.57% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$53,079

5.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$123,300

1.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

15,593

2.84% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Chippewa County, MI had a population of 37.1k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $53,079. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chippewa County, MI declined from 37,418 to 37,091, a −0.874% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,454 to $53,079, a 5.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chippewa County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (13.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.57%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.857%).

None of the households in Chippewa 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.

98.6% of the residents in Chippewa County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chippewa County, MI are Lake Superior State University (530 degrees awarded in 2021) and Bay Mills Community College (135 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Chippewa County, MI was $123,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Chippewa County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Chippewa County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Chippewa County, MI borders Luce County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, and Presque Isle County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Chippewa County, MI is home to a population of 37.1k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.31% of Chippewa County, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.23k people).

In 2021, there were 5.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25k people) in Chippewa County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.86k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Chippewa County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chippewa County, MI was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chippewa County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
25k ± 256
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
4.86k ± 349
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.28k ± 497

2.02%

Hispanic Population

749 people

2.02% of the people in Chippewa County, MI are hispanic (749 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

3.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.23k people

3.48%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.3k people

As of 2021, 3.31% of Chippewa County, MI residents (1.23k 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 Chippewa County, MI was 3.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
853 ± 131
Gulf War (2001-)
657 ± 160
Gulf War (1990s)
340 ± 113

Chippewa County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chippewa County, MI employs 15.6k people. The largest industries in Chippewa County, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,192 people), Retail Trade (1,859 people), and Public Administration (1,827 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,159), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,528), and Public Administration ($57,539).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.6k

2021 Value

± 765

−2.84%

1 Year decline

± 7.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chippewa County, MI declined at a rate of −2.84%, from 16k employees to 15.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chippewa County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,814 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,480 people), and Management Occupations (1,229 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chippewa County, 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

15.6k

2021 Value

± 765

−2.84%

1 Year decline

± 7.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chippewa County, MI declined at a rate of −2.84%, from 16k employees to 15.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chippewa County, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,192 people), Retail Trade (1,859 people), and Public Administration (1,827 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chippewa County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Chippewa County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,557

Median earning men ± $3,208

$28,404

Median earning women ± $1,188

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,250), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,635), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,921).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($57,813), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,838), and Public Administration ($47,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

275
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
202
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
187
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$109k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$76.9k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
$71.4k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Chippewa County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 60.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.32%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.32%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Chippewa County, MI 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 Chippewa County, MI awarded 665 degrees. The student population of Chippewa County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 904 male students and 1,410 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chippewa County, MI are White (486 and 76.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (114 and 18%), Hispanic or Latino (13 and 2.05%), and Unknown (10 and 1.57%).

The largest universities in Chippewa County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Lake Superior State University (530 and 79.7%) and Bay Mills Community College (135 and 20.3%).

The most popular majors in Chippewa County, MI are Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (74 and 11.1%), General Studies (43 and 6.47%), and Registered Nursing (34 and 5.11%).

The median tuition cost in Chippewa County, MI for a public four year colleges is $7,786 for in-state students and $7,786 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Chippewa County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,314 (39.1% men and 60.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,314 students enrolled in Chippewa County, MI, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,010 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
46 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degree-majors awarded
Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chippewa County, MI was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chippewa County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lake Superior State University
530 degrees awarded
Bay Mills Community College
135 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Superior State University with 530 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 260 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chippewa County, MI, which is 0.642 times less than the 405 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 486 degrees mean that there were 4.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 114 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

Public, 4-year or above ($7,786) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($474) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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 Chippewa County, MI was $123,300 in 2021, which is 0.503 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $121,600 to $123,300, a 1.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Chippewa County, MI is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chippewa County, MI have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chippewa County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chippewa County, MI is $53,079. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chippewa County, MI was Census Tract 9701 with a value of $70,870, followed by Census Tract 9708 and Census Tract 9710, with respective values of $63,560 and $59,139.

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chippewa County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.904%.

Housing

Property

$123,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,373

$9,929

Median Property Taxes

±$516

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 Chippewa County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chippewa County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2021

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.2% of the housing units in Chippewa County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chippewa County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9701
Census Tract 9708
Census Tract 9710

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chippewa County, MI was Census Tract 9701 with a value of $70,870, followed by Census Tract 9708 and Census Tract 9710, with respective values of $63,560 and $59,139.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Chippewa County, 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.

$53,079

Median Household Income

± $1,590

13.8k

Number of Households

± 679

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.8k households in Chippewa County, MI grew to $53,079 from the previous year's value of $50,454.

The following chart displays the households in Chippewa 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Carpooled (11.8%)
Worked At Home (5.89%)

In 2021, 75.8% of workers in Chippewa County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (5.89%).

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

17.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chippewa County, MI have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% of the workforce in Chippewa County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chippewa County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.904%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chippewa County, MI (5.98k out of 33.8k 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 Females 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chippewa County, MI is White, followed by Native American 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.4% of the children was living in poverty in Chippewa County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 288 in Chippewa County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 61.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.6% of the population of Chippewa County, MI has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 2.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chippewa County, MI see 1556 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.448% decrease from the previous year (1563 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1607 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 258 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,556 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chippewa County, MI

Primary care physicians in Chippewa County, MI see an average of 1,556 patients per year. This represents a 0.448% decrease from the previous year (1,563 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.36%

Uninsured

40.6%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

16.4%

Non-Group

2.64%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chippewa County, MI declined by 0.965% from 6.42% to 6.36%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.9 in Chippewa County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chippewa County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.2% in Chippewa County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chippewa County, MI.

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