Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI

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2023 Population
178,875
0.529% 1-year growth
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
38.2
1.6% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
6.03%
3.82% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$99,795
4.47% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$342,200
8.26% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
87,223
0.401% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI had a population of 179k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $99,795. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI grew from 177,933 to 178,875, a 0.529% increase and its median household income grew from $95,523 to $99,795, a 4.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.04%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.31%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.19%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.55%).

12% of the households in Kent County (Southeast) 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.

95.7% of the residents in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI are Davenport University (1,356 degrees awarded in 2023), Cornerstone University (448 degrees), and Ross College-Grand Rapids North (204 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI was $342,200, and the homeownership rate was 77.9%.

Most people in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 179k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.91% of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (15.9k people).

In 2023, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI are Spanish (5,254 households), Vietnamese (2,026 households), and Serbo-Croatian (1,863 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
90,447
Women
50.5%
88,578
Men
49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 179,025 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

95.7%
2023 Citizenship
95.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.7% of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    137k ± 1.88k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    12.6k ± 1.5k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    9.5k ± 1.07k
6.49%
Hispanic Population
11.6k people

In 2023, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.49% of the people in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI are hispanic (11.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Vietnam
    1,871 ± 1,056 people
  2. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    1,466 ± 936 people
  3. Mexico
    1,309 ± 885 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI was Vietnam, the natal country of 1,871 Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,466 and Mexico with 1,309.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.91%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
15.9k people
8.87%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
15.8k people

As of 2023, 8.91% of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI residents (15.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI was 8.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,254 households (3.14%)
  2. Vietnamese
    2,026 households (1.21%)
  3. Serbo-Croatian
    1,863 households (1.11%)

12% of the households in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 3.14% of the households in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,374 ± 365
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,815 ± 491
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,203 ± 370

Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI employs 87.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,367 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,779 people), and Construction (4,378 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($267,818), Savings institutions, including credit unions ($244,918), and Offices of physicians ($231,538).

Males in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $76,517. The income inequality in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
41,712
Women
47.8%
45,511
Men
52.2%

The workforce of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI in 2023 was 87,223 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

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Occupations

87.2k
2023 Value
0.401%
1 Year growth
± 0.401%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.401%, from 86.9k employees to 87.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, are Other managers (3,067 people), Registered nurses (2,471 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,133 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

87.2k
2023 Value
0.401%
1 Year growth
± 0.401%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.401%, from 86.9k employees to 87.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,367 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,779 people), and Construction (4,378 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$65,702
Median earning men ± $1,864
$43,289
Median earning women ± $2,373

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,962), Wholesale Trade ($82,619), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,977).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($67,390), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,168), and Information ($60,600).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

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

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI awarded 2,247 degrees. The student population of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,901 male students and 4,383 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI are White (1,396 and 64.2%), followed by Black or African American (269 and 12.4%), Unknown (226 and 10.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (161 and 7.41%).

The largest universities in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Davenport University (1,356 and 60.3%), Cornerstone University (448 and 19.9%), and Ross College-Grand Rapids North (204 and 9.08%).

The most popular majors in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI are General Business Administration & Management (370 and 16.5%), Medical Assistant (248 and 11%), and Registered Nursing (190 and 8.46%).

The median tuition cost in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $26,390.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,284 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,284 students enrolled in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,348 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    188 degrees awarded
  2. General Marketing & Marketing Management
    89 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    206 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 188 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Davenport University
    1,356 degrees awarded
  2. Cornerstone University
    448 degrees awarded
  3. Ross College-Grand Rapids North
    204 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davenport University with 1,356 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 784 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, which is 0.536 times less than the 1,463 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,396 degrees mean that there were 5.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 269 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,390) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($926) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.31% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.33% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (38k), High School or Equivalent (27.7k), and Some college (24.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI was $342,200 in 2023, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $316,100 to $342,200, a 8.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI is 77.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$342,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,504
$52,493
Median Property Taxes
±$1,798

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

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Rent vs Own

77.9%
Homeownership
2023
66.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 77.9% of the housing units in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$99,795
Median Household Income
± $2,718
67.3k
Number of Households
± 2,098

In 2023, the median household income of the 67.3k households in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI grew to $99,795 from the previous year's value of $95,523.

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Wage Distribution

0.502
2023 Wage GINI in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI
0.515
2022 Wage GINI in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI

In 2023, the income inequality in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.49% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (74.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.5%)
  3. Carpooled (6.24%)

In 2023, 74.4% of workers in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.5%) and those who carpooled to work (6.24%).

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Commute Time

20.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.03% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI (10.6k out of 176k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black 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.

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Health

97.2% of the population of Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 62.6% on employee plans, 9.72% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (1,235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,276 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (1,235 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.84%
Uninsured
62.6%
Employer Coverage
9.72%
Medicaid
12.6%
Medicare
11.6%
Non-Group
0.63%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI declined by 9.78% from 3.15% to 2.84%.

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