Michigan Center CDP Michigan Income Charts

This section shows the Michigan Center CDP Michigan economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2020 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Michigan Center CDP depicts it has a Median earnings of $49,162 which is the third most median earnings of all other places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. The place with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Vineyard Lake CDP which depicts a median earnings of $52,642 (7.1% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $49,041, Michigan Center CDP is about the same size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Michigan, median earnings per worker of $48,618, Michigan Center CDP is only slightly larger.

In Figure 2 a more complete view of income is shown which aggregates income from all members in the household and it has a Median household income of $56,373 which is the second most median income of all the places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. The place with the highest median household income in the area is Grass Lake which depicts a median income of $67,619 (19.9% larger). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $62,843, Michigan Center CDP is about 11.5% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Michigan, median household income of $57,144, Michigan Center CDP is about the same size.

The next section examines a variety of different income statistics for the Michigan Center CDP metropolitan area. In Figure 3 we see that it it has one of the largest proportions of earnings less than $10,000 at 10.0% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Jackson (11.7%), and #1 Napoleon CDP (23.3%) are larger.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has a Avg Hours Worked of 38.7 which is the third most average hours of all other places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. The place with the highest average hours in the area is Brooklyn which shows an average hours of 41.8 (8.0% larger). Dividing median annual worker earnings by the average number of hours worked in a year in Figure 6 shows that it has a Avg Hrly Earnings of $24.43 which is the third most average hourly earnings of all other places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. The place with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Grass Lake which depicts an average hourly earnings of $25.37 (only about 3.8% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $24.31, Michigan Center CDP is about the same size. Also, compared with the state of Michigan, average hourly earnings of $24.48, Michigan Center CDP is about the same size.

Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Michigan Center CDP metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Michigan Center CDP shows it has a Self Employed of 2.6% which is the smallest in order of percentage of people self employed of all the other places in the local area. The place with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Napoleon CDP which depicts a percentage self employed of 10.3% (approximately 4.0 times bigger).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-under 25 years at $56,389 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Brooklyn ($60,313), and #1 Grass Lake ($73,000) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-25 to 44 years at $62,384 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Vandercook Lake CDP ($63,529), and #1 Grass Lake ($75,125) are larger. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-45 to 64 years at $47,659 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Grass Lake with $55,385.

Figure 9 breaks down the source of income and Michigan Center CDP has the largest proportion of self employment income at 34.1% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next chart (Figure 11) shows the percentage of households that had retirement income over the last 12 months and it has a With Retirement Income of 29.4% which is the second most households with retirement income of all the places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. The place with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Vineyard Lake CDP which depicts a households with retirement income of 34.1% (16.1% larger).

In the next chart, Figure 12, the median family income is shown for families broken down by racial group and it has one of the largest proportions of overall family income at $70,117 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Grass Lake ($76,853), and #1 Vineyard Lake CDP ($78,750) are larger.

Figure 13 shows the cost of living and other consumer spending categories for a variety of cost components from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Michigan Center CDP depicts it has the hightest cost of 129.5 for the cost of utilities group.

Michigan Center CDP Michigan Labor Force Charts

The next two charts look at very recent, monthly trended employment related performance using data estimated by economists at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS tracks unemployment statistics for a large number of areas throughout the country on a month to month basis. However, not every location in the U.S. is tracked by the BLS so the chart will only show the closest location available (which may be the same location.) Figure 14 shows the monthly unemployment rate for the area as well as a comparison to the overall national economy measure for the United States. Note that in March to April 2020, the Covid 19 recession or great recession occurred and affects this metric. . It shows that from February 2010 to before the disasterous COVID-19 Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 21.5% to 5.7% in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 73.5%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 8.6% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 50.9%. In Figure 15 the monthly labor force participation which are people actively looking for work are also defined as unemployed but do not include people who have given up looking for work. . It shows that from February 2010 to before the disasterous Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 15,435 to 13,984 in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly labor force participation of 9.4%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 13,188 This represents a decrease in the monthly labor force participation of 5.7%.

The next two charts look at the annual unemployment rate/eligible for unemployment benefits and is based on the American Community survey. Figure 16 shows Michigan Center CDP shows it has a Unemployment Rate of 4.9% which is the third most unemployment rate of all other places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. The place with the highest unemployment rate in the area is Napoleon CDP which shows a rate of 12.8% (approximately 2.6 times bigger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Michigan Center CDP shows it has a Labor Force Participation of 66.9% which is the third most participation rates of all other places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Michigan Center CDP shows full time employees approximately 3.6 times bigger as the part time employees.

The next employment related data item is shown in Figure 21 which is the percentage of families with only a single earner in the greater Michigan Center CDP area. Michigan Center CDP depicts it has a Single Earner Families of 15.2% which is the smallest when ranked by families with a single earner of all the other places in the greater region. The place with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Vineyard Lake CDP which shows a single earners rate of 43.4% (approximately 2.9 times bigger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Michigan Center CDP shows it has a Families with No One Working of 22.6% which is the third most families with no one working of all other places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. The place with the highest families with no one working in the area is Napoleon CDP which depicts a families with no worker of 30.0% (32.7% larger).

Michigan Center CDP Michigan Poverty Charts

The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Michigan Center CDP community. This performance can be enhanced by government programs such as economic opportunity zone to influence manufacturing, job growth, economic opportunity an hopefully lead to economic recovery after the recent Covid 19 recession. In Figure 23 the total number of people earning less than the poverty level are shown. Michigan Center CDP depicts it has a Total In Poverty of 197 which is less than most other places in the metro area. The place with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Jackson which shows a total people earning less than the poverty level of 9,150 ( quite a bit bigger).

In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Michigan Center CDP depicts it has a Percent of Population In Poverty of 4.1% which is the second smallest as measured by percent of people earning less than the poverty level of all the other places in the local area. The place with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Jackson which depicts a percent of people in poverty of 28.7% ( appreciably bigger).

In Figure 25 people who are in poverty are broken out by age group. Michigan Center CDP has the largest proportion of person in poverty 12 to 17 years at 30% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of person in poverty 18 to 34 years at 43% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of person in poverty 35 to 54 years at 27% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next chart, Figure 26, shows the percentage of people in poverty by racial group. Michigan Center CDP has the largest proportion of white poverty rate at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next chart looks at the percentage of people in poverty based on their education level in Figure 28 marriage status. Michigan Center CDP has the smallest proportion of less than highschool in poverty at 4% of the total. Figure 29 looks at only those people who make less than the poverty level of income and breaks down there employment status. Michigan Center CDP has the largest proportion of people who are in poverty and unemployed at 55.3% of the total and is ranked #1. Additionally, Figure 30 looks at the percentage of people who receive some form of public assistance including general assistance, temporary assistance or food stamps (i.e. SNAP.) Michigan Center CDP shows it has a Public Assistance Percent of 5.2% which is the smallest in terms of households with public assistance of all the other places in the metro area. The place with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Jackson which shows a households with public assistance of 28.5% ( very much bigger).

Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Michigan Center CDP shows it has a Gini Index of 50.9% which is the largest of all places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region.

Michigan Center CDP Michigan Work Commute Charts

In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Michigan Center CDP has the percentage of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am the second smallest when sorted by people who leave for work between 12am to 5am of all the other places in the surrounding region at 3% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 6am to 630am at 16% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 630 am to 7am at 24% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 7am to 730am at 8% of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 830 am to 9am at 1% of the total. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 10am to 11am at 3% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next graph in Figure 36 shows the average number of minutes that it takes for people to commute to work. Michigan Center CDP has one of the largest proportions of people with commute time of less than 5 minutesutes at 18% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Jackson with 20%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 20 to 24 minutes at 3% of the total.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Michigan Center CDP shows it has a Avg Commute Time of 23 which is in the center range of other places in the local area. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Michigan Center CDP depicts average commute time in minutes for men only about 4.8% larger as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Michigan Center CDP has the percentage of no vehicle available in the mid range of other places in the greater region at 16% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of 1 vehicle available at 54% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Vineyard Lake CDP with 74%. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of 4 vehicles available at 3% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Grass Lake with 6%. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Michigan Center CDP shows it has a Work in city or place where live of 9% which is less than most other places in the metro area. The place with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Jackson which shows a people who both work and live in the same city of 42% (approximately 4.6 times bigger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 42%, Michigan Center CDP is approximately a fifth the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Michigan, people who both work and live in the same city of 30%, Michigan Center CDP is approximately a third the size.

Michigan Center CDP Michigan Jobs Charts

The next to charts break out the median earnings for major job categories for men and women. Figure 46 shows the median earnings of men for the job categories. Michigan Center CDP shows it has the hightest median earnings of $66,550 for the earnings-computer, engineering, and science occupations classification. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Michigan Center CDP depicts it has the hightest median earnings of $80,568 for the earnings-healthcare practitioners and tech occupations aggregate. The table in Figure 48, shows Michigan Center CDP employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.

Michigan Center CDP Michigan Self Employment Charts

Figure 49 shows economic activity in terms of the number of people who are self employed in incorporated local business by industry. Michigan Center CDP shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 62% for the self employed in sales and office related businesses category.

Similar to the last chart is Figure 50 which shows the number of people who are self employed but in more detailed industry categories such as manufacturing, retail sales, residential real estate, commercial real estate, health care, exports/imports, and advanced industries, etc. Michigan Center CDP depicts it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 42% for the self employed in retail trade grouping.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Michigan Center CDP shows it has a Self Employment Income of $9,342 which is the second smallest when ranked by average annual self employment income of all the other places in the surrounding region. The place with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Grass Lake which depicts an average annual self employment income of $26,224 (approximately 2.8 times bigger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $39,154, Michigan Center CDP is approximately a quarter the size. Also, versus the state of Michigan, average annual self employment income of $32,754, Michigan Center CDP is approximately a third the size.

Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Michigan Center CDP shows total number of self-employed men approximately 2.6 times bigger as the total number of self-employed women.