Michigan Center CDP Michigan Income Charts

This section shows the Michigan Center CDP Michigan economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2019 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Michigan Center CDP shows it has a median earnings per worker of $45,170 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 Napoleon township which shows a median earnings of $50,227 (11.2% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $47,712, Michigan Center CDP is about 5.6% smaller. Also, in comparison with the state of Michigan, median earnings per worker of $47,411, Michigan Center CDP is only about 5.0% smaller.

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 $47,729 which is in the center range of other places in the metro area. The place with the highest median household income in the area is Summit township-Jackson County which shows a median income of $56,198 (17.7% larger). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $60,293, Michigan Center CDP is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, measured against the state of Michigan, median household income of $54,938, Michigan Center CDP is about 15.1% smaller.

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 the largest proportion of earnings less than $10,000 at 23.6% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of earnings between $10,000 and $14,999 at 14.0% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has less than most other places in the greater region in terms of earnings of $100,000 more at 2.4% of the total.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has an average hours of 36.0 which is the smallest when sorted by average hours of all the other places in the surrounding region. The place with the highest average hours in the area is Napoleon township which depicts an average hours of 38.8 (7.8% larger). Dividing median annual worker earnings by the average number of hours worked in a year in Figure 6 shows that it has an average hourly earnings of $24.13 which is the second most average hourly earnings of all the places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. The place with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Napoleon township which shows an average hourly earnings of $24.89 (only about 3.2% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $23.71, Michigan Center CDP is only slightly larger. Also, compared to the state of Michigan, average hourly earnings of $23.87, Michigan Center CDP is only slightly larger.

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 percentage of people self employed of 8.4% which is the second most people self employed of all the places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. The place with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Leoni township which indicates a percentage self employed of 9.3% (10.4% larger).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-25 to 44 years at $55,188 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Summit township-Jackson County ($58,092), and #1 Napoleon township ($69,141) are larger. Second, it has less than most other places in the metro area in order of median income-45 to 64 years at $57,852 of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-65 years and over at $42,321 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Leoni township ($43,844), and #1 Summit township-Jackson County ($47,583) are larger.

Figure 9 breaks down the source of income and Michigan Center CDP has the smallest proportion of income from wages at 65.5% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of social security at 16.5% 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 households with retirement income of 30.6% which is the second most of all the places in the metro area. The place with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Napoleon township which indicates a households with retirement income of 31.7% (only about 3.7% larger).

In the next chart, Figure 12, the median family income is shown for families broken down by racial group and has the percentage of overall family income less than most other places in the metropolitan area at $56,699 of the total. Second, it has less than most other places in the greater region in order of white family income at $56,090 of the total.

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 aggregate.

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 depicts that from January 2010 to before the disasterous COVID-19 Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 21.6% to 5.7% in March 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 73.6%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 16.1% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 182.5%. 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 depicts that from January 2010 to before the disasterous COVID-19 Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 15,282 to 13,613 in March 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly labor force participation of 10.9%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 14,682 This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of 7.9%.

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 an unemployment rate of 8.7% which is the most of all places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Michigan Center CDP depicts it has a participation rate of 63.8% which is at the top of all other places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region.

The Components of Employment Status graph in Figure 18 shows the composition of the labor force broken down by employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force (but 16 years of age or older). Michigan Center CDP has the largest proportion of unemployed at 8.7% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of not in labor force at 36.2% of the total.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Michigan Center CDP depicts full time employees approximately 2.6 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 shows it has a families with a single earner of 18.2% which is the smallest when sorted by families with a single earner of all the other places in the metro area. The place with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Napoleon township which shows a single earners rate of 32.9% (about twice as large). 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 24.5% which is the second most families with no one working of all the places in the greater Michigan Center CDP region. The place with the highest families with no one working in the area is Napoleon township which shows a families with no worker of 25.0% ( only slightly 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 shows it has a total people earning less than the poverty level of 528 which is the second smallest when ranked by total people earning less than the poverty level of all the other places in the local area. The place with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Jackson which depicts a total people earning less than the poverty level of 9,560 ( appreciably 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 shows it has a percent of people earning less than the poverty level of 11.1% which is the second smallest when sorted by percent of people earning less than the poverty level of all the other places in the metro area. The place with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Jackson which shows a percent of people in poverty of 30.0% (approximately 2.7 times bigger).

In Figure 25 people who are in poverty are broken out by age group. Michigan Center CDP has the smallest proportion of person in poverty under 12 years at 11% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of person in poverty 12 to 17 years at 22% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the second smallest when ranked by person in poverty under 12 years of all the other places in the greater region in order of person in poverty 18 to 34 years at 18% of the total. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of person in poverty 35 to 54 years at 38% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Napoleon township with 39%. In addition, it has the largest proportion of person in poverty 55 to 64 years at 11% 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 percentage of white poverty rate the second smallest as measured by white poverty rate of all the other places in the greater region at 10% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of black poverty rate at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Michigan Center CDP has the smallest proportion of unmarried with children and in poverty at 22% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of married with children and in poverty of all the other places in the metropolitan area when ranked by unmarried female with children and in poverty at 27% of the total.

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 percentage of less than highschool in poverty the second smallest in terms of less than highschool in poverty of all the other places in the metro area at 15% 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 16.3% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who are in poverty and not in labor force at 21.6% 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 depicts it has a households with public assistance of 10.8% which is in the center range of other places in the area. The place with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Jackson which depicts a households with public assistance of 31.0% (approximately 2.9 times 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 the gini index of 39.8% which is the smallest in terms of the gini index of all the other places in the metropolitan area.

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 smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am at 2% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 5am to 530am at 5% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 530 am to 6am at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 6am to 630am at 3% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 630 am to 7am at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 7am to 730am at 26% of the total and is ranked #1. Next it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 730 am to 8am at 10% of the total. Additionally, it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 830 am to 9am at 2% of the total. And then, it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 9am to 10am at 1% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 11am to 12noon 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 the largest proportion of people with commute time of less than 5 minutesutes at 8% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of people with commute time between 5 to 9 minutes at 16% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Jackson-Jackson County (20%), and #1 Jackson (20%) are larger. Third, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 10 to 14 minutes at 15% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 35 to 39 minutes at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 40 to 44 minutes at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 45 to 59 minutes at 4% of the total.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Michigan Center CDP shows it has an average commute time of 20 which is in the middle 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 about 9.6% smaller 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 largest proportion of 2 vehicles available at 54% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of 3 vehicles available at 14% of the total. Third, it has less than most other places in the metropolitan area when sorted by 4 vehicles available at 8% of the total. 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 people who both work and live in the same city of 13% which is the third most of all 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 depicts a people who both work and live in the same city of 41% (approximately 3.3 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 third the size. Also, measured against the state of Michigan, people who both work and live in the same city of 30%, Michigan Center CDP is approximately half 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 $97,632 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 $75,089 for the earnings-healthcare practitioners and tech occupations category. 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 67% for the self employed in sales and office related businesses classification.

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 indicates it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 37% 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 an average annual self employment income of $16,648 which is the second smallest in order of average annual self employment income of all the other places in the local area. The place with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Napoleon township which shows an average annual self employment income of $84,049 ( substantially bigger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $37,819, Michigan Center CDP is approximately half the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Michigan, average annual self employment income of $31,109, Michigan Center CDP is approximately half the size.

Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Michigan Center CDP depicts total number of self-employed men about twice as large as the total number of self-employed women.