Ionia, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2018 Population

64,176

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2018 Poverty Rate

12.8%

2.87% 1-year decrease

2018 Median Household Income

$54,343

4.55% 1-year growth

2018 Median Property Value

$122,600

4.79% 1-year growth

2018 Employed Population

28,461

1.72% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Ionia, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Ionia, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2018, the median property value in Ionia, MI was $122,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.1%.

Most people in Ionia, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Ionia, MI was 2 cars per household.

Ionia, MI borders Alma, MI, Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, and Lansing-East Lansing, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Ionia, MI is home to a population of 64.2k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.53% of Ionia, MI residents were born outside of the country (979 people).

In 2018, there were 19.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.7k people) in Ionia, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.34k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2018 Citizenship

99.3%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 99.3% of Ionia, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Ionia, MI was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ionia, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.7k ± 25
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.89k ± 227
White (Hispanic)
2.34k ± 171

4.72%

Hispanic Population

3.03k people

4.72% of the people in Ionia, MI are hispanic (3.03k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ionia, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,098 ± 7,048 people
India
80,532 ± 6,939 people
Iraq
55,181 ± 5,751 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

Foreign-Born Population

1.53%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

979 people

1.39%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

891 people

As of 2018, 1.53% of Ionia, MI residents (979 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ionia, MI was 1.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,399 ± 171
Gulf War (2001-)
554 ± 138
Korea
340 ± 81

Ionia, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Ionia, MI.

Health

93.8% of the population of Ionia, MI has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.648% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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 0% change from the previous year (1,276 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 2018, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

6.15%

Uninsured

53.6%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.648%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ionia, MI declined by 6.71% from 6.59% to 6.15%.

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

Economy

The economy of Ionia, MI employs 28.5k people. In 2018, the largest industries in Ionia, MI were Manufacturing (5,997 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,262 people), and Retail Trade (3,249 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($57,593), Public Administration ($53,757), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,667).

Employment

Occupations

28.5k

2018 Value

± 915

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 4.49%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Ionia, MI grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 28k employees to 28.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ionia, MI, are Production Occupations (3,796 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,453 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,410 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ionia, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

28.5k

2018 Value

± 915

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 4.49%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Ionia, MI grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 28k employees to 28.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ionia, MI, are Manufacturing (5,997 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,262 people), and Retail Trade (3,249 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ionia, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ionia, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,888

Median earning men ± $1,842

$26,975

Median earning women ± $849

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2018 are Public Administration ($59,716), Wholesale Trade ($52,900), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,381).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2018 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,896), Public Administration ($48,824), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,013).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

83
Construction
77
Other Services (except Public Administration)
66
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$202k
Manufacturing
$60.6k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$47k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ionia, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

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.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ionia, MI was $122,600 in 2018, which is 0.369 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $117,000 to $122,600, a 4.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Ionia, MI is 77.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Ionia, MI have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ionia, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$122,600

Median Property Value 2018

±$3,333

$17,621

Median Property Taxes

±$639

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 Ionia, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

77.1%

Homeownership

2018

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2018

In 2018, 77.1% of the housing units in Ionia, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ionia, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,343

Median Household Income

± $2,112

22.9k

Number of Households

± 812

In 2018, the median household income of the 22.9k households in Ionia, MI grew to $54,343 from the previous year's value of $51,980.

The following chart displays the households in Ionia, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ionia, MI is from Michigan.

0.46

2024 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (9.35%)
Worked At Home (4.03%)

In 2018, 82.7% of workers in Ionia, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.35%) and those who worked at home (4.03%).

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

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ionia, MI have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Ionia, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ionia, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ionia, MI (7.68k out of 60.2k 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 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ionia, MI is White, followed by Hispanic 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.