Isabella County, MI

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2021 Population

65,623

6.74% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

1.05% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.8%

3.15% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,840

4.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$140,700

2.78% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

31,264

7.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Isabella County, MI had a population of 65.6k people with a median age of 29 and a median household income of $48,840. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Isabella County, MI declined from 70,363 to 65,623, a −6.74% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,783 to $48,840, a 4.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Isabella County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.32%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), and White (Hispanic) (2.13%).

None of the households in Isabella 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.

98.5% of the residents in Isabella County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Isabella County, MI are Central Michigan University (5,662 degrees awarded in 2021), Protege Academy (487083) (26 degrees), and M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (16 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Isabella County, MI was $140,700, and the homeownership rate was 62.5%.

Most people in Isabella County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Isabella County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Isabella County, MI borders Clare County, MI, Gladwin County, MI, Gratiot County, MI, Mecosta County, MI, Midland County, MI, Montcalm County, MI, and Osceola County, MI.

United States Michigan Mount Pleasant, MI

Population & Diversity

Isabella County, MI is home to a population of 65.6k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.65% of Isabella County, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.74k people).

In 2021, there were 19.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.4k people) in Isabella County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.84k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.89k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Isabella County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Isabella County, MI was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Isabella County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
55.4k ± 279
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.84k ± 410
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.89k ± 193

4.18%

Hispanic Population

2.74k people

4.18% of the people in Isabella County, MI are hispanic (2.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Isabella 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

2.65%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.74k people

2.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.01k people

As of 2021, 2.65% of Isabella County, MI residents (1.74k 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 Isabella County, MI was 2.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,221 ± 171
Gulf War (2001-)
534 ± 141
Gulf War (1990s)
345 ± 98

Isabella County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Isabella County, MI employs 31.3k people. The largest industries in Isabella County, MI are Educational Services (5,069 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,980 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,881 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,793), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,125), and Public Administration ($50,441).

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

31.3k

2021 Value

± 1,084

−7.4%

1 Year decline

± 5.42%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Isabella County, MI declined at a rate of −7.4%, from 33.8k employees to 31.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Isabella County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,544 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,379 people), and Management Occupations (2,989 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Isabella 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

31.3k

2021 Value

± 1,084

−7.4%

1 Year decline

± 5.42%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Isabella County, MI declined at a rate of −7.4%, from 33.8k employees to 31.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Isabella County, MI, are Educational Services (5,069 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,980 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,881 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Isabella County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Isabella County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,330

Median earning men ± $2,587

$20,686

Median earning women ± $1,702

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,629), Wholesale Trade ($53,854), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,494), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,713), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,102).

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

689
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
338
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
269
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

$505k
Manufacturing
$244k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$167k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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 Isabella County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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 (50.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Isabella 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 Isabella County, MI awarded 5,718 degrees. The student population of Isabella County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,124 male students and 9,483 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Isabella County, MI are White (4,155 and 76%), followed by Black or African American (610 and 11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (261 and 4.78%), and Two or More Races (170 and 3.11%).

The largest universities in Isabella County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Central Michigan University (5,662 and 99%), Protege Academy (487083) (26 and 0.455%), and M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (16 and 0.28%).

The most popular majors in Isabella County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (373 and 6.52%), General Psychology (280 and 4.9%), and Organizational Leadership (187 and 3.27%).

The median tuition cost in Isabella County, MI for a public four year colleges is $12,644 for in-state students and $12,644 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Isabella County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,607 (39.2% men and 60.8% 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 15,607 students enrolled in Isabella County, MI, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,394 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
182 degree-majors awarded
Community Organization & Advocacy
155 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
280 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Isabella County, MI was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 182 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Michigan University
5,662 degrees awarded
Protege Academy (487083)
26 degrees awarded
M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Michigan University with 5,662 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,324 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Isabella County, MI, which is 0.685 times less than the 3,394 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 4,155 degrees mean that there were 6.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 610 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 ($12,644) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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

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

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 Isabella County, MI was $140,700 in 2021, which is 0.575 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $136,900 to $140,700, a 2.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Isabella County, MI is 62.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Isabella County, MI have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Isabella County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Isabella County, MI is $48,840. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Isabella County, MI was Census Tract 9406 with a value of $81,219, followed by Census Tract 9403 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $61,509 and $60,458.

In 2022, 19.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.4%.

Housing

Property

$140,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,697

$15,375

Median Property Taxes

±$589

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 Isabella 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 Isabella County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.5% of the housing units in Isabella County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Isabella 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 9406
Census Tract 9403
Census Tract 2

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Isabella County, MI was Census Tract 9406 with a value of $81,219, followed by Census Tract 9403 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $61,509 and $60,458.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Isabella 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.

$48,840

Median Household Income

± $1,885

24.6k

Number of Households

± 884

In 2021, the median household income of the 24.6k households in Isabella County, MI grew to $48,840 from the previous year's value of $46,783.

The following chart displays the households in Isabella 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Isabella 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 (77.8%)
Carpooled (8.33%)
Walked (6.48%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in Isabella County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.33%) and those who walked to work (6.48%).

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

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Isabella County, MI have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.42% of the workforce in Isabella County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.4%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Isabella County, MI (14.2k out of 59.6k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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, 17% of the children was living in poverty in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.8%.

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 252 in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 84.1 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

91.9% of the population of Isabella County, MI has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Isabella County, MI see 2254 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.43% increase from the previous year (2138 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1545 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 341 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,254 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Isabella County, MI

Primary care physicians in Isabella County, MI see an average of 2,254 patients per year. This represents a 5.43% increase from the previous year (2,138 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 34.8% between 18 and 34 years, 30.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.11%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Isabella County, MI declined by 0.617% from 8.16% to 8.11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Isabella 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 69.9 in Isabella County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Isabella 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 40.7% in Isabella County, MI.

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

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