Iosco County, MI

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2021 Population

25,262

0.194% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

52.8

0.189% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.7%

5.99% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,334

4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$100,200

2.04% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Iosco County, MI had a population of 25.3k people with a median age of 52.8 and a median household income of $44,334. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Iosco County, MI grew from 25,213 to 25,262, a 0.194% increase and its median household income grew from $42,628 to $44,334, a 4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Iosco County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), White (Hispanic) (1.48%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.982%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.732%).

None of the households in Iosco County, 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 Iosco County, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Iosco County, MI was $100,200, and the homeownership rate was 82.4%.

Most people in Iosco County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Iosco County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Iosco County, MI borders Alcona County, MI, Arenac County, MI, Huron County, MI, Ogemaw County, MI, and Oscoda County, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Iosco County, MI is home to a population of 25.3k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.15% of Iosco County, MI residents were born outside of the country (542 people).

In 2021, there were 44.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.5k people) in Iosco County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 531 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 373 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Iosco County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Iosco County, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Iosco County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.5k ± 63
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
531 ± 129
White (Hispanic)
373 ± 79

2.58%

Hispanic Population

651 people

2.58% of the people in Iosco County, MI are hispanic (651 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Iosco County, MI as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.15%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

542 people

2.23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

562 people

As of 2021, 2.15% of Iosco County, MI residents (542 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Iosco County, MI was 2.23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,159 ± 136
Gulf War (2001-)
404 ± 105
Gulf War (1990s)
367 ± 143

Iosco County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Iosco County, MI employs 9.2k people. The largest industries in Iosco County, MI are Manufacturing (1,541 people), Retail Trade (1,311 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,201 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($108,000), Wholesale Trade ($60,078), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($55,750).

Employment

Occupations

9.2k

2021 Value

± 511

−0.765%

1 Year decline

± 7.77%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Iosco County, MI declined at a rate of −0.765%, from 9.28k employees to 9.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Iosco County, MI, are Production Occupations (1,042 people), Sales & Related Occupations (998 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (957 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Iosco County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.2k

2021 Value

± 511

−0.765%

1 Year decline

± 7.77%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Iosco County, MI declined at a rate of −0.765%, from 9.28k employees to 9.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Iosco County, MI, are Manufacturing (1,541 people), Retail Trade (1,311 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,201 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Iosco County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Iosco County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,864

Median earning men ± $2,901

$25,488

Median earning women ± $2,212

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($60,313), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,398), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,250), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($36,607), and Public Administration ($35,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

204
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
162
Manufacturing
154
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iosco County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.989%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.989%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iosco County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.989%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iosco County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Iosco County, MI was $100,200 in 2021, which is 0.409 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $98,200 to $100,200, a 2.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Iosco County, MI is 82.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Iosco County, MI have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Iosco County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Iosco County, MI is $44,334. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Iosco County, MI was Census Tract 6 with a value of $55,912, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 5, with respective values of $43,594 and $43,337.

Property

$100,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,775

$9,400

Median Property Taxes

±$510

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

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

Rent vs Own

82.4%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 82.4% of the housing units in Iosco County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6
Census Tract 8
Census Tract 5

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Iosco County, MI was Census Tract 6 with a value of $55,912, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 5, with respective values of $43,594 and $43,337.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Iosco County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$44,334

Median Household Income

± $1,421

11.4k

Number of Households

± 546

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.4k households in Iosco County, MI grew to $44,334 from the previous year's value of $42,628.

The following chart displays the households in Iosco County, 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 Iosco County, MI is from Michigan.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (9.62%)
Worked At Home (5.24%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Iosco County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.62%) and those who worked at home (5.24%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Iosco County, MI have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.48% of the workforce in Iosco County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Iosco County, MI (3.42k out of 24.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Iosco County, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.2% of the population of Iosco County, MI has health coverage, with 31.6% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 20.7% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 2.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iosco County, MI see 2284 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.28% increase from the previous year (2090 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1571 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 493 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,284 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iosco County, MI

Primary care physicians in Iosco County, MI see an average of 2,284 patients per year. This represents a 9.28% increase from the previous year (2,090 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iosco County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 14.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.81%

Uninsured

31.6%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

20.7%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

2.55%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Iosco County, MI grew by 1.16% from 6.74% to 6.81%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 95.9 in Iosco County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Iosco County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.5% in Iosco County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Iosco County, MI.

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