Port Sanilac Michigan Income Charts

This section shows the Port Sanilac Michigan economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2020 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Port Sanilac depicts it has a Median earnings of $44,250 which is the second most median earnings of all the places in the greater Port Sanilac region. The city with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Croswell which shows a median earnings of $44,359 ( about the same size). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $49,041, Port Sanilac is about 10.8% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Michigan, median earnings per worker of $48,618, Port Sanilac is about 9.9% 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 $45,625 which is the second most median income of all the places in the greater Port Sanilac region. The city with the highest median household income in the area is Applegate which depicts a median income of $45,750 ( about the same size). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $62,843, Port Sanilac is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Michigan, median household income of $57,144, Port Sanilac is approximately three-fourths the size.

The next section examines a variety of different income statistics for the Port Sanilac metropolitan area. In Figure 3 we see that it it has one of the largest proportions of earnings less than $10,000 at 12.4% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Carsonville with 14.9%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of earnings between $15,000 and $19,999 at 31.4% of the total.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has a Avg Hours Worked of 38.1 which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest average hours in the area is Forestville which depicts an average hours of 40.8 (7.1% 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 $22.33 which is the second most average hourly earnings of all the places in the greater Port Sanilac region. The city with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Croswell which depicts an average hourly earnings of $23.06 (only about 3.2% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $24.31, Port Sanilac is about 8.8% smaller. Also, in comparison with the state of Michigan, average hourly earnings of $24.48, Port Sanilac is about 9.6% smaller.

Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Port Sanilac metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Port Sanilac depicts it has a Self Employed of 13.1% which is the largest of all places in the greater Port Sanilac region.

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 $56,094 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Carsonville ($56,250), and #1 Applegate ($77,500) are larger. Second, it has the largest proportion of median income-25 to 44 years at $58,125 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-45 to 64 years at $39,861 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Forestville with $42,500.

Figure 9 breaks down the source of income and Port Sanilac has the largest proportion of self employment income at 24.1% 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 33.7% which is the second most households with retirement income of all the places in the greater Port Sanilac region. The city with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Lexington which depicts a households with retirement income of 39.9% (18.4% 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 $60,795 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Lexington with $61,167.

Figure 13 shows the cost of living and other consumer spending categories for a variety of cost components from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Port Sanilac depicts it has the hightest cost of 129.5 for the cost of utilities grouping.

Port Sanilac 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 February 2010 to before the Wuhan virus Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 24.9% to 6.3% in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 74.7%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 13.1% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 107.9%. 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 depicts that from February 2010 to before the disasterous Covid-19 virus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 14,421 to 12,851 in February 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 13,038 This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of very little.

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 Port Sanilac shows it has a Unemployment Rate of 4.3% which is the second most of all the places in the metropolitan area. The city with the highest unemployment rate in the area is Forestville which depicts a rate of 5.4% (25.4% larger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Port Sanilac depicts it has a Labor Force Participation of 50.7% which is less than most other places in the metro area.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Port Sanilac shows full time employees approximately 2.4 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 Port Sanilac area. Port Sanilac depicts it has a Single Earner Families of 33.3% which is the third most families with a single earner of all other places in the greater Port Sanilac region. The city with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Applegate which shows a single earners rate of 37.0% (11.1% larger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Port Sanilac depicts it has a Families with No One Working of 23.2% which is in the center range of other places in the local area. The city with the highest families with no one working in the area is Forestville which depicts a families with no worker of 48.1% (about twice as large).

Port Sanilac Michigan Poverty Charts

The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Port Sanilac 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. Port Sanilac depicts it has a Total In Poverty of 94 which is in the middle range of other places in the greater region. The city with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Croswell which shows a total people earning less than the poverty level of 490 ( considerably bigger).

In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Port Sanilac shows it has a Percent of Population In Poverty of 16.0% which is in the mid point range of other places in the metro area. The city with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Deckerville which depicts a percent of people in poverty of 32.1% (about twice as large).

In Figure 25 people who are in poverty are broken out by age group. Port Sanilac has the percentage of person in poverty 12 to 17 years the second smallest when sorted by person in poverty under 12 years of all the other places in the local area at 12% of the total.

Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Port Sanilac has the largest proportion of married with children and in poverty at 82% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of unmarried with children and in poverty at 83% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of unmarried female with children and in poverty at 82% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Applegate (100%), and #1 Carsonville (100%) are larger. 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.) Port Sanilac depicts it has a Public Assistance Percent of 13.5% which is less than most other places in the metro area. The city with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Deckerville which depicts a households with public assistance of 34.0% (approximately 2.5 times bigger).

Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Port Sanilac depicts it has a Gini Index of 38.4% which is less than most other places in the local area.

Port Sanilac Michigan Work Commute Charts

The following set of charts detail a variety of metrics that have economic impact, economic grow factors and economic development metrics in the Port Sanilac community and has an impact on other factors such as economic growth, population growth, economic recovery, job growth, etc.. Figure 32 shows a high level view of how the population commutes to work (including the percent of people who work from home.) Port Sanilac has the largest proportion of people who bicycle or walk to work at 7% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 33 shows a more detailed view of how the population commutes to work for (for example to downtown Port Sanilac or elsewhere.) Port Sanilac has the percentage of people who drove alone the second smallest as measured by people who drove alone of all the other places in the metro area at 72% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who carpooled at 19% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who work from home at 7% of the total and is ranked #1.

In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Port Sanilac has the percentage of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am less than most other places in the surrounding region at 3% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 5am to 530am at 2% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 730 am to 8am at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 830 am to 9am at 5% 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. Port Sanilac has the percentage of people with commute time of less than 5 minutesutes less than most other places in the metro area at 2% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 5 to 9 minutes at 5% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 15 to 19 minutes at 23% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 20 to 24 minutes at 4% of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 40 to 44 minutes at 15% of the total and is ranked #1.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Port Sanilac depicts it has a Avg Commute Time of 32 which is the second most average commute time of all the places in the greater Port Sanilac region. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Port Sanilac depicts average commute time in minutes for men about twice as large as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Port Sanilac has the percentage of no vehicle available the second smallest when ranked by no vehicle available of all the other places in the metro area at 20% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of 3 vehicles available at 16% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Applegate (17%), and #1 Forestville (34%) are larger. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Port Sanilac shows it has a Work in city or place where live of 15% which is in the mid range of other places in the metro area. The city with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Deckerville which depicts a people who both work and live in the same city of 35% (approximately 2.3 times bigger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 42%, Port Sanilac is approximately a third the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Michigan, people who both work and live in the same city of 30%, Port Sanilac is approximately half the size.

Port Sanilac 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. Port Sanilac depicts it has the hightest median earnings of $118,750 for the management, business, and financial occupations category. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Port Sanilac depicts it has the hightest median earnings of $70,833 for the earnings-healthcare practitioners and tech occupations grouping. The table in Figure 48, shows Port Sanilac employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.

Port Sanilac 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. Port Sanilac shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 100% for the self employed management, business, science, and arts businesses aggregate.

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. Port Sanilac shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 50% for the self employed in manufacturing grouping.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Port Sanilac depicts it has a Self Employment Income of $9,206 which is the second smallest when ranked by average annual self employment income of all the other places in the metro area. The city with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Applegate which shows an average annual self employment income of $106,244 ( very much bigger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $39,154, Port Sanilac is approximately a quarter the size. Also, in contrast to the state of Michigan, average annual self employment income of $32,754, Port Sanilac 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.) Port Sanilac depicts total number of self-employed men about twice as large as the total number of self-employed women.