Berrien County PUMA, MI

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2022 Population

153,938

0.211% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

42.5

0.473% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

15.7%

1.42% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$60,379

8.03% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$193,600

17.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

67,171

0.252% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Berrien County PUMA, MI had a population of 154k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $60,379. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Berrien County PUMA, MI declined from 154,263 to 153,938, a −0.211% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,893 to $60,379, a 8.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Berrien County PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.99%), White (Hispanic) (2.74%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.6%).

6.93% of the households in Berrien County 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.

97.3% of the residents in Berrien County PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Berrien County PUMA, MI are Andrews University (785 degrees awarded in 2022), Lake Michigan College (387 degrees), and Twin City Beauty College (44 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Berrien County PUMA, MI was $193,600, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Berrien County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Berrien County PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Berrien County PUMA, MI borders Cook County (Northeast)--Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL, Lake County (Northeast)--Waukegan, Zion, Benton & Newport Townships PUMA, IL, Porter County PUMA, IN, LaPorte County PUMA, IN, St. Joseph County (North)--South Bend City PUMA, IN, St. Joseph County (Outside South Bend City)--Mishawaka City PUMA, IN, and Van Buren & Cass Counties PUMA, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Berrien County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 154k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.03% of Berrien County PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (7.74k people).

In 2022, there were 5.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Berrien County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.14k 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 Berrien County PUMA, MI are Spanish (5,476 households), Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (422 households), and Hindi (364 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,576

Women

50.5%

76,050

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 153,626 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.3%

2022 Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.3% of Berrien County PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Berrien County PUMA, MI was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Berrien County PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 453
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.4k ± 398
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.14k ± 571

5.9%

Hispanic Population

9.08k people

5.9% of the people in Berrien County PUMA, MI are hispanic (9.08k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,653 ± 993 people
India
657 ± 628 people
Germany
553 ± 576 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Berrien County PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 1,653 Berrien County PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 657 and Germany with 553.

Foreign-Born Population

5.03%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.74k people

5.16%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.96k people

As of 2022, 5.03% of Berrien County PUMA, MI residents (7.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Berrien County PUMA, MI was 5.16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,476 households (3.76%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
422 households (0.29%)
Hindi
364 households (0.25%)

6.93% of the households in Berrien County 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Berrien County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 3.76% of the households in Berrien County 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
2,900 ± 286
Gulf War (1990s)
1,097 ± 255
Gulf War (2001-)
909 ± 180

Berrien County PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Berrien County PUMA, MI employs 67.2k people. The largest industries in Berrien County PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (4,428 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,042 people), and Construction (3,741 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($141,474), Miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing ($138,729), and Computer Systems Design ($136,989).

Males in Berrien County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,539. The income inequality in Berrien County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,300

Women

48.2%

34,663

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Berrien County PUMA, MI in 2020 was 66,963 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Berrien County PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

67.2k

2022 Value

0.252%

1 Year growth

± 0.252%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Berrien County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.252%, from 67k employees to 67.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Berrien County PUMA, MI, are Registered nurses (1,631 people), Other managers (1,547 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,546 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Berrien County 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.2k

2022 Value

0.252%

1 Year growth

± 0.252%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Berrien County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.252%, from 67k employees to 67.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Berrien County PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,428 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,042 people), and Construction (3,741 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Berrien County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Berrien County PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,531

Median earning men ± $2,234

$32,608

Median earning women ± $1,153

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,158), Manufacturing ($61,815), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,914).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($51,389), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,652), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,884).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% 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 13%.

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

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 Berrien County 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 2022, universities in Berrien County PUMA, MI awarded 1,216 degrees. The student population of Berrien County PUMA, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,566 male students and 3,083 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Berrien County PUMA, MI are White (512 and 45.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (210 and 18.5%), Black or African American (197 and 17.4%), and Asian (132 and 11.7%).

The largest universities in Berrien County PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Andrews University (785 and 64.6%), Lake Michigan College (387 and 31.8%), and Twin City Beauty College (44 and 3.62%).

The most popular majors in Berrien County PUMA, MI are Divinity & Ministry (125 and 10.3%), Pastoral Studies & Counseling (90 and 7.4%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (86 and 7.07%).

The median tuition cost in Berrien County PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $31,464.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Berrien County PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,649 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,649 students enrolled in Berrien County PUMA, MI, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,383 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
62 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
29 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
86 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Berrien County PUMA, MI was General Studies with 62 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Andrews University
785 degrees awarded
Lake Michigan College
387 degrees awarded
Twin City Beauty College
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Andrews University with 785 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 513 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Berrien County PUMA, MI, which is 0.73 times less than the 703 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 512 degrees mean that there were 2.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 210 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 ($31,464) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,270) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) 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 2022, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.937% 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 Berrien County PUMA, MI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (35.7k), Some college (30.1k), and Bachelors Degree (20.4k).

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 Berrien County PUMA, MI was $193,600 in 2022, which is 0.687 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $165,000 to $193,600, a 17.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Berrien County PUMA, MI is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Berrien County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Berrien County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Berrien County PUMA, MI is $60,379. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Berrien County PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $138,062, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $115,047 and $111,400.

Housing

Property

$193,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,248

$46,359

Median Property Taxes

±$1,285

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 Berrien County PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

2022

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73% of the housing units in Berrien County PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Berrien County 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Berrien County PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $138,062, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $115,047 and $111,400.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Berrien County 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.

$60,379

Median Household Income

± $1,576

63.5k

Number of Households

± 1,757

In 2022, the median household income of the 63.5k households in Berrien County PUMA, MI grew to $60,379 from the previous year's value of $55,893.

The following chart displays the households in Berrien County 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

0.467

2022 Wage GINI in Berrien County PUMA, MI

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in Berrien County PUMA, MI

In 2022, the income inequality in Berrien County PUMA, MI was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.665% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Berrien County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Berrien County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Carpooled (8.66%)
Worked At Home (8.58%)

In 2022, 78.4% of workers in Berrien County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.66%) and those who worked at home (8.58%).

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

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Berrien County PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.43% of the workforce in Berrien County PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Berrien County PUMA, MI (23.8k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Berrien County 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

93.7% of the population of Berrien County PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 44.9% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.712% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1,246 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.32%

Uninsured

44.9%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

0.712%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Berrien County PUMA, MI declined by 0.855% from 6.38% to 6.32%.

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