Isabella County, MI

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2020 Population

70,363

0.46% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

28.7

2.14% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

24.6%

5.6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,783

3.69% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$136,900

1.48% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

33,763

0.198% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Isabella County, MI had a population of 70.4k people with a median age of 28.7 and a median household income of $46,783. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Isabella County, MI declined from 70,688 to 70,363, a −0.46% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,116 to $46,783, a 3.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Isabella County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.22%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.29%), and White (Hispanic) (2.19%).

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.

98.3% of the residents in Isabella County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Isabella County, MI are Central Michigan University (6,100 degrees awarded in 2020), Career Quest Learning Center-Mt. Pleasant (97 degrees), and M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (24 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Isabella County, MI was $136,900, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Isabella County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 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.

Population & Diversity

Isabella County, MI is home to a population of 70.4k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.86% of Isabella County, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.01k people).

In 2020, there were 20 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.5k people) in Isabella County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.97k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.94k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.3% of Isabella County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Isabella County, MI was 98%, 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)
59.5k ± 339
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.97k ± 396
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.94k ± 220

Hispanic Population

2.82k people

4% of the people in Isabella County, MI are hispanic (2.82k 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
78,782 ± 6,864 people
India
74,611 ± 6,681 people
Iraq
57,515 ± 5,871 people

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.01k people

3.21%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.27k people

As of 2020, 2.86% of Isabella County, MI residents (2.01k 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 Isabella County, MI was 3.21%, 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
1,419 ± 205
Gulf War (2001-)
545 ± 141
Gulf War (1990s)
290 ± 75

Isabella County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Isabella County, MI employs 33.8k people. The largest industries in Isabella County, MI are Educational Services (5,645 people), Accommodation & Food Services (4,648 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,167 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($64,375), Utilities ($48,000), and Public Administration ($46,250).

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

Employment

Occupations

33.8k

2020 Value

± 1,224

−0.198%

1 Year decline

± 4.8%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Isabella County, MI declined at a rate of −0.198%, from 33.8k employees to 33.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Isabella County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,998 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,882 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,169 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Isabella County, 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

33.8k

2020 Value

± 1,224

−0.198%

1 Year decline

± 4.8%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Isabella County, MI declined at a rate of −0.198%, from 33.8k employees to 33.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Isabella County, MI, are Educational Services (5,645 people), Accommodation & Food Services (4,648 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,167 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

$32,132

Median earning men ± $1,850

$18,006

Median earning women ± $1,459

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($58,696), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,850), and Wholesale Trade ($45,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($43,036), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,422), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,061).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

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

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

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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 $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

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

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

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

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

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in 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 14 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Isabella County, MI awarded 6,253 degrees. The student population of Isabella County, MI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 6,926 male students and 10,693 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Isabella County, MI are White (4,664 and 77.5%), followed by Black or African American (583 and 9.69%), Hispanic or Latino (272 and 4.52%), and Two or More Races (193 and 3.21%).

The largest universities in Isabella County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Central Michigan University (6,100 and 97.6%), Career Quest Learning Center-Mt. Pleasant (97 and 1.55%), and M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (24 and 0.384%).

The most popular majors in Isabella County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (382 and 6.11%), General Psychology (336 and 5.37%), and Organizational Leadership (222 and 3.55%).

The median tuition cost in Isabella County, MI for a public four year colleges is $12,296 for in-state students and $22,881 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Isabella County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 17,619 (39.3% men and 60.7% 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 2020 there were 17,619 students enrolled in Isabella County, MI, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,891 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
190 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
183 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
336 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Isabella County, MI was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 190 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
6,100 degrees awarded
Career Quest Learning Center-Mt. Pleasant
97 degrees awarded
M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant
24 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Michigan University with 6,100 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 2,530 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Isabella County, MI, which is 0.68 times less than the 3,723 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,664 degrees mean that there were 8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 583 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 ($12,296) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.711% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.28M), Some college (1.97M), and Bachelors Degree (1.34M).

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 $136,900 in 2020, which is 0.596 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $134,900 to $136,900, a 1.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Isabella County, MI is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Isabella County, MI have an average commute time of 17.9 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 $46,783. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Isabella County, MI was Census Tract 9406 with a value of $75,573, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $58,134 and $58,118.

In 2021, 20.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.04%.

Housing

Property

$136,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,558

$15,676

Median Property Taxes

±$608

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

62.8%

Homeownership

2020

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.8% of the housing units in Isabella County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

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 2
Census Tract 3

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Isabella County, MI was Census Tract 9406 with a value of $75,573, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $58,134 and $58,118.

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.

$46,783

Median Household Income

± $1,719

25k

Number of Households

± 865

In 2020, the median household income of the 25k households in Isabella County, MI grew to $46,783 from the previous year's value of $45,116.

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.

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2020, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.801% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78%)
Carpooled (8.23%)
Walked (6.95%)

In 2020, 78% of workers in Isabella County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.23%) and those who walked to work (6.95%).

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

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Isabella County, MI have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% 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 2021, 20.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.04%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

24.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Isabella County, MI (15.7k out of 64.1k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 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 2021, 20.6% of the children was living in poverty in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.2%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 252 in Isabella County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, 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

91.8% of the population of Isabella County, MI has health coverage, with 49.4% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 9.81% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.37% 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 Isabella County, MI see 2138 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.697% decrease from the previous year (2153 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1664 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 364 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

Y-Axis

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

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,138 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Isabella County, MI

Primary care physicians in Isabella County, MI see an average of 2,138 patients per year. This represents a 0.697% decrease from the previous year (2,153 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.

Community Mobility

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

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

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 35.5% between 18 and 34 years, 30.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.16%

Uninsured

49.4%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

9.81%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Isabella County, MI declined by 2.31% from 8.36% to 8.16%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61.4 in Isabella County, MI.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 36.4% in Isabella County, MI.

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

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