Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI

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2021 Population

143,292

2.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.8

1.86% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.47%

1.86% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$80,048

3.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$235,300

8.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

72,083

1.92% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI had a population of 143k people with a median age of 32.8 and a median household income of $80,048. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI grew from 139,938 to 143,292, a 2.4% increase and its median household income grew from $76,983 to $80,048, a 3.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), White (Hispanic) (2.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.08%).

3.74% of the households in Ottawa County (East) 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.

98.9% of the residents in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI are Grand Valley State University (6,502 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was $235,300, and the homeownership rate was 80.3%.

Most people in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI borders Muskegon County PUMA, MI, Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI, Allegan County PUMA, MI, Kent County (Southwest) PUMA, MI, and Kent County (North) PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 143k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.29% of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (4.72k people).

In 2021, there were 35.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.65k White (Hispanic) and 3.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI are Spanish (2,636 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (373 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (370 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,147

Women

50.2%

71,528

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 143,675 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 1.25k
White (Hispanic)
3.65k ± 735
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.37k ± 552

4.64%

Hispanic Population

6.65k people

4.64% of the people in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI are hispanic (6.65k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
607 ± 604 people
Vietnam
511 ± 554 people
Canada
410 ± 496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 607 Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Vietnam with 511 and Canada with 410.

Foreign-Born Population

3.29%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.72k people

3.19%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.46k people

As of 2021, 3.29% of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI residents (4.72k 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 Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was 3.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,636 households (1.97%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
373 households (0.279%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
370 households (0.276%)

3.74% of the households in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.97% of the households in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,785 ± 252
Gulf War (2001-)
1,277 ± 273
Gulf War (1990s)
826 ± 247

Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI employs 72.1k people. The largest industries in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI are Construction (5,035 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,930 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,924 people), and the highest paying industries are Dairy product manufacturing ($137,752), Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($128,388), and Animal slaughtering & processing ($126,073).

Males in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,567. The income inequality in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,574

Women

47.5%

37,151

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 70,725 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

72.1k

2021 Value

1.92%

1 Year growth

± 1.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 70.7k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,153 people), Retail salespersons (2,044 people), and Registered nurses (1,996 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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

72.1k

2021 Value

1.92%

1 Year growth

± 1.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 70.7k employees to 72.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, are Construction (5,035 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,930 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,924 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,253

Median earning men ± $1,125

$30,600

Median earning women ± $1,064

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($66,793), Public Administration ($65,485), and Manufacturing ($59,713).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,010), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,563), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,464).

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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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 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 Ottawa County (East) 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 Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI awarded 6,502 degrees. The student population of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,388 male students and 14,018 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI are White (5,390 and 84.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (363 and 5.68%), Black or African American (240 and 3.76%), and Two or More Races (184 and 2.88%).

The largest universities in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Grand Valley State University (6,502 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI are General Marketing & Marketing Management (302 and 4.64%), General Finance (280 and 4.31%), and General Biomedical Sciences (276 and 4.24%).

The median tuition cost in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI for a public four year colleges is $13,900 for in-state students and $19,628 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 22,406 (37.4% men and 62.6% 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 22,406 students enrolled in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,059 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biomedical Sciences
270 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
302 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
280 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was General Biomedical Sciences with 270 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Grand Valley State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

6,502 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grand Valley State University with 6,502 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,366 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, which is 0.572 times less than the 4,136 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 5,390 degrees mean that there were 14.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 363 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 ($13,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($740) 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 2021, 0.285% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.179% 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 Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI in 2021 were Some college (30.9k), High School or Equivalent (29.5k), and Bachelors Degree (23k).

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 Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was $235,300 in 2021, which is 0.961 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $217,300 to $235,300, a 8.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI is 80.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI is $80,048. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

Housing

Property

$235,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,607

$39,344

Median Property Taxes

±$1,407

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 Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.3%

Homeownership

2021

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.3% of the housing units in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ottawa County (East) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ottawa County (East) 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.

$80,048

Median Household Income

± $2,704

49k

Number of Households

± 1,718

In 2021, the median household income of the 49k households in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI grew to $80,048 from the previous year's value of $76,983.

The following chart displays the households in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.454

2021 Wage GINI in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.08% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Worked At Home (7.02%)
Carpooled (5.98%)

In 2021, 83.5% of workers in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.02%) and those who carpooled to work (5.98%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.07% of the workforce in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI (11.7k out of 138k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower 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 Ottawa County (East) PUMA, 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.

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

96.8% of the population of Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 66.8% on employee plans, 6.59% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0.618% on military or VA plans.

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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 25.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.15%

Uninsured

66.8%

Employer Coverage

6.59%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

0.618%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI declined by 2.17% from 3.22% to 3.15%.

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