Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI

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    2024 Population
    198,859
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.1
    0.501% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.8%
    0.778% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,498
    3.35% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $183,600
    5.82% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    82,652
    2.15% 1-year growth

    About

    4.23% of the households in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola 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.

    99% of the residents in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are Ferris State University (2,982 degrees awarded in 2024), Montcalm Community College (301 degrees), and School of Missionary Aviation Technology (32 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was $183,600, and the homeownership rate was 80%.

    Most people in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI is home to a population of 199k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.74% of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.46k people).

    In 2024, there were 28.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (174k people) in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.19k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 5.51k Black or African American (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 Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are Spanish (3,124 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (2,576 households), and German (684 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    94,181
    Women
    47.4%
    104,511
    Men
    52.6%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 198,692 inhabitants, with 52.6% men, and 47.4% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI.

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    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      174k ± 484
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      6.19k ± 575
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      5.51k ± 548
    4.17%
    Hispanic Population
    8.28k people

    In 2024, there were 28.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (174k people) in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.19k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 5.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.17% of the people in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are hispanic (8.28k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      943 ± 752 people
    2. Jamaica
      447 ± 518 people
    3. Canada
      355 ± 462 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 943 Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI residents, followed by Jamaica with 447 and Canada with 355.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.74%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.46k people
    1.62%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.2k people

    As of 2024, 1.74% of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI residents (3.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was 1.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      3,124 households (1.66%)
    2. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
      2,576 households (1.37%)
    3. German
      684 households (0.363%)

    4.23% of the households in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.66% of the households in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties 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
      4,115 ± 270
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,838 ± 398
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,599 ± 214

    Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.5% of the population of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.24% 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, 51.4% were men and 48.6% 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 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    7.52%
    Uninsured
    44.8%
    Employer Coverage
    19%
    Medicaid
    14.6%
    Medicare
    12.8%
    Non-Group
    1.24%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI declined by 1.19% from 7.61% to 7.52%.

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    Economy

    The economy of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI employs 82.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI were Construction (6,966 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,834 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,535 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of chiropractors ($186,252), Pipeline transportation ($156,949), and Natural gas distribution ($119,836).

    Males in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,049. The income inequality in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.394, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    36,609
    Women
    44.3%
    46,043
    Men
    55.7%

    The workforce of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI in 2024 was 82,652 people, with 44.3% woman, and 55.7% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI.

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    Occupations

    82.7k
    2024 Value
    2.15%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.15%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 80.9k employees to 82.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,723 people), Retail salespersons (1,844 people), and Cashiers (1,833 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    82.7k
    2024 Value
    2.15%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.15%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 80.9k employees to 82.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, are Construction (6,966 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,834 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,535 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties 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

    $48,118
    Median earning men ± $1,136
    $35,349
    Median earning women ± $578

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,045), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,696).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,148), Wholesale Trade ($50,989), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,943).

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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%.

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

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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

    Voting results are not available for Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.
    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI awarded 3,315 degrees. The student population of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,050 male students and 6,696 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are White (2,586 and 78.6%), Unknown (189 and 5.74%), Black or African American (174 and 5.29%), and Hispanic or Latino (167 and 5.08%).

    The largest universities in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Ferris State University (2,982 and 90%), Montcalm Community College (301 and 9.08%), and School of Missionary Aviation Technology (32 and 0.965%).

    The most popular majors in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI are General Business Administration & Management (228 and 6.88%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (207 and 6.24%), and Registered Nursing (151 and 4.56%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $14,582 for in-state students and $14,582 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 11,746 (43% men and 57% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 11,746 students enrolled in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, 43% men and 57% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,635 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      143 degrees awarded
    2. Criminal Justice - Police Science
      140 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      93 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was General Business Administration & Management with 143 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Ferris State University
      2,982 degrees awarded
    2. Montcalm Community College
      301 degrees awarded
    3. School of Missionary Aviation Technology
      32 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ferris State University with 2,982 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,547 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI, which is 0.875 times less than the 1,768 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,586 degrees mean that there were 13.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 189 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($14,582) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,032) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.867% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (61.1k), Some college (39.3k), and Secondary Education (23.5k).

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was $183,600 in 2024, which is 0.552 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $173,500 to $183,600, a 5.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $183,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,731
    $59,114
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,331

    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, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    80%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 80% of the housing units in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.4%.

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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.
    $66,498
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,154
    73.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,661

    In 2024, the median household income of the 73.9k households in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI grew to $66,498 from the previous year's value of $64,341.

    The following chart displays the households in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.394
    2024 Wage GINI in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI
    0.393
    2023 Wage GINI in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI

    In 2024, the income inequality in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was 0.394 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0541% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.9%)
    2. Carpooled (9.11%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.97%)

    In 2024, 78.9% of workers in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.11%) and those who worked at home (7.97%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    27.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.78% of the workforce in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola 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 Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI (26.2k out of 190k 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 Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties 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.

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