Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI

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2021 Population

119,785

5.91% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.6

3.3% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

32.1%

2.63% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$34,477

6.65% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$94,900

11.9% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

45,628

9.25% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI had a population of 120k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $34,477. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI declined from 127,303 to 119,785, a −5.91% decrease and its median household income grew from $32,326 to $34,477, a 6.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (72.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (19.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%), and White (Hispanic) (0.665%).

5.39% of the households in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) 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.

97.1% of the residents in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI are Wayne State University (7,239 degrees awarded in 2021), Wayne County Community College District (925 degrees), and College for Creative Studies (256 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was $94,900, and the homeownership rate was 34%.

Most people in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was 1 car per household.

Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI borders Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI and I-94 Corridor PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 120k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.14% of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (4.97k people).

In 2021, there were 3.78 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.1k people) in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.36k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI are Spanish (1,573 households), Arabic (591 households), and Hindi (493 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,320

Women

51.1%

58,730

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 120,050 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
87.1k ± 2.86k
White (Non-Hispanic)
23k ± 1.32k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.36k ± 607

1.97%

Hispanic Population

2.36k people

1.97% of the people in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI are hispanic (2.36k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,078 ± 802 people
Canada
480 ± 537 people
China
286 ± 415 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was India, the natal country of 1,078 Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Canada with 480 and China with 286.

Foreign-Born Population

4.14%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.97k people

4.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.5k people

As of 2021, 4.14% of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI residents (4.97k 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 Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was 4.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,573 households (1.39%)
Arabic
591 households (0.523%)
Hindi
493 households (0.436%)

5.39% of the households in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.39% of the households in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,287 ± 378
Gulf War (1990s)
782 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
583 ± 157

Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI employs 45.6k people. The largest industries in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,884 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,203 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,562 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($121,175), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($105,657), and Computer Systems Design ($102,356).

Males in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,085. The income inequality in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,306

Women

54.3%

22,971

Men

45.7%

The workforce of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 50,277 people, with 54.3% woman, and 45.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

45.6k

2021 Value

−9.25%

1 Year decline

± −9.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −9.25%, from 50.3k employees to 45.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI, are Customer service representatives (1,191 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,184 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (1,176 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.6k

2021 Value

−9.25%

1 Year decline

± −9.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −9.25%, from 50.3k employees to 45.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,884 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,203 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,562 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,549

Median earning men ± $2,682

$32,438

Median earning women ± $1,367

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,377), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,769), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,490).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,091), Manufacturing ($43,672), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,361).

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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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 Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

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

Voting results are not available for Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan 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

In 2021, universities in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI awarded 8,439 degrees. The student population of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 14,977 male students and 24,354 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI are White (4,822 and 59.8%), followed by Black or African American (1,573 and 19.5%), Asian (697 and 8.65%), and Hispanic or Latino (346 and 4.29%).

The largest universities in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Wayne State University (7,239 and 85.8%), Wayne County Community College District (925 and 11%), and College for Creative Studies (256 and 3.03%).

The most popular majors in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (486 and 5.76%), General Business Administration & Management (469 and 5.56%), and Social Work (454 and 5.38%).

The median tuition costs in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI are $46,170 for private four year colleges, and $13,532 and $31,060 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 39,331 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 39,331 students enrolled in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,628 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
313 degrees awarded
General Public Health
264 degrees awarded
International Business, Trade, & Commerce
240 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was General Psychology with 313 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wayne State University
7,239 degrees awarded
Wayne County Community College District
925 degrees awarded
College for Creative Studies
256 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne State University with 7,239 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,272 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI, which is 0.633 times less than the 5,167 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,822 degrees mean that there were 3.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,573 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,170) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,667) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.49% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.8k), Some college (24.9k), and Secondary Education (16.5k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was $94,900 in 2021, which is 0.388 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $84,800 to $94,900, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI is 34%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI is $34,477. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

Housing

Property

$94,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,494

$19,051

Median Property Taxes

±$991

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 Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

34%

Homeownership

2021

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 34% of the housing units in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 32.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, 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.

$34,477

Median Household Income

± $1,473

56k

Number of Households

± 1,754

In 2021, the median household income of the 56k households in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI grew to $34,477 from the previous year's value of $32,326.

The following chart displays the households in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.07% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (63%)
Worked At Home (10.6%)
Walked (8.55%)

In 2021, 63% of workers in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who walked to work (8.55%).

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

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.74% of the workforce in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

32.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI (36.9k out of 115k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

93.6% of the population of Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 33.8% on employee plans, 37.8% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,246 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,266 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.36%

Uninsured

33.8%

Employer Coverage

37.8%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.85%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI grew by 3.32% from 6.15% to 6.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.