Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI

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2021 Population

196,221

0.632% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ADebbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AGary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

13.5%

2.42% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,922

6.23% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$142,900

5.93% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

83,340

0.711% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI had a population of 196k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $57,922. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI grew from 194,988 to 196,221, a 0.632% increase and its median household income grew from $54,525 to $57,922, a 6.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%), White (Hispanic) (2.66%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%).

5.41% of the households in Calhoun & Barry Counties 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.

98.2% of the residents in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI are Kellogg Community College (836 degrees awarded in 2021), Albion College (376 degrees), and Michigan Career and Technical Institute (189 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI was $142,900, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI borders Allegan County PUMA, MI, Kent County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, Eaton & Clinton Counties PUMA, MI, Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI, St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI, Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties PUMA, MI, and Jackson County PUMA, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI is home to a population of 196k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.39% of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (6.65k people).

In 2021, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (161k people) in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.63k 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 Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI are Spanish (4,641 households), Other Languages of Asia (1,443 households), and German (768 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

98,822

Women

50.4%

97,278

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 196,100 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
161k ± 199
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 676
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.63k ± 743

4.84%

Hispanic Population

9.5k people

4.84% of the people in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI are hispanic (9.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,034 ± 787 people
Myanmar
1,005 ± 776 people
Germany
451 ± 521 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 1,034 Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI residents, followed by Myanmar with 1,005 and Germany with 451.

Foreign-Born Population

3.39%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.65k people

3.47%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.78k people

As of 2021, 3.39% of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI residents (6.65k 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 Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI was 3.47%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,641 households (2.51%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,443 households (0.78%)
German
768 households (0.415%)

5.41% of the households in Calhoun & Barry Counties 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 Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI was Spanish. 2.51% of the households in Calhoun & Barry Counties 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
4,430 ± 383
Gulf War (2001-)
2,287 ± 365
Gulf War (1990s)
1,777 ± 371

Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI employs 83.3k people. The largest industries in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (6,513 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,954 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,903 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($123,274), Convenience Stores ($120,348), and Legal services ($115,534).

Males in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,468. The income inequality in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,912

Women

48.7%

43,025

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI in 2020 was 83,937 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

83.3k

2021 Value

−0.711%

1 Year decline

± −0.711%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.711%, from 83.9k employees to 83.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,617 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,226 people), and Registered nurses (2,141 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

83.3k

2021 Value

−0.711%

1 Year decline

± −0.711%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.711%, from 83.9k employees to 83.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (6,513 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,954 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,903 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,670

Median earning men ± $1,466

$32,015

Median earning women ± $803

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,767), Wholesale Trade ($61,875), and Information ($58,011).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,478), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,430), and Wholesale Trade ($44,856).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

N/ADebbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

N/AGary 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.

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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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI awarded 1,419 degrees. The student population of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,778 male students and 3,337 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI are White (1,021 and 72.2%), followed by Black or African American (115 and 8.13%), Hispanic or Latino (100 and 7.07%), and Unknown (75 and 5.3%).

The largest universities in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Kellogg Community College (836 and 58.9%), Albion College (376 and 26.5%), and Michigan Career and Technical Institute (189 and 13.3%).

The most popular majors in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (141 and 9.94%), General Studies (134 and 9.44%), and Registered Nursing (109 and 7.68%).

The median tuition cost in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $52,570.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,115 (34.8% men and 65.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,115 students enrolled in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,465 records, of which 66.6% were women and 33.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
134 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
109 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
53 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI was General Studies with 134 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kellogg Community College
836 degrees awarded
Albion College
376 degrees awarded
Michigan Career and Technical Institute
189 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kellogg Community College with 836 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 556 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, which is 0.644 times less than the 863 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 1,021 degrees mean that there were 8.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 115 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,570) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,070) 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, 0.772% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.568% 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 Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (54.1k), Some college (38.1k), and Bachelors Degree (21.7k).

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 Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI was $142,900 in 2021, which is 0.584 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $134,900 to $142,900, a 5.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI is 75.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI is $57,922. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Calhoun & Barry Counties 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

$142,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,426

$58,176

Median Property Taxes

±$1,456

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 Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.2% of the housing units in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Calhoun & Barry Counties 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 Calhoun & Barry Counties 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.

$57,922

Median Household Income

± $1,821

77.3k

Number of Households

± 1,932

In 2021, the median household income of the 77.3k households in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI grew to $57,922 from the previous year's value of $54,525.

The following chart displays the households in Calhoun & Barry Counties 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

0.432

2021 Wage GINI in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI

0.431

2020 Wage GINI in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.318% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (8.1%)
Worked At Home (5.87%)

In 2021, 81.8% of workers in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.1%) and those who worked at home (5.87%).

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

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI (26k out of 192k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black 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

94.8% of the population of Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.24%

Uninsured

50%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI grew by 7.8% from 4.86% to 5.24%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.