Cass County, MI

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2021 Population

51,632

0.0368% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.4

0.22% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.4%

3.01% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$60,725

5.58% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$161,800

3.98% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

24,109

0.815% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cass County, MI had a population of 51.6k people with a median age of 45.4 and a median household income of $60,725. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cass County, MI grew from 51,613 to 51,632, a 0.0368% increase and its median household income grew from $57,514 to $60,725, a 5.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cass County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (85%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%), White (Hispanic) (2.79%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.965%).

None of the households in Cass 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.

99.1% of the residents in Cass County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cass County, MI are Southwestern Michigan College (283 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Cass County, MI was $161,800, and the homeownership rate was 81.9%.

Most people in Cass County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Cass County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Cass County, MI borders Elkhart County, IN, St. Joseph County, IN, Berrien County, MI, Kalamazoo County, MI, St. Joseph County, MI, and Van Buren County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Cass County, MI is home to a population of 51.6k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.88% of Cass County, MI residents were born outside of the country (972 people).

In 2021, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.9k people) in Cass County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

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

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cass County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
43.9k ± 337
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.54k ± 133
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.69k ± 237

4.13%

Hispanic Population

2.13k people

4.13% of the people in Cass County, MI are hispanic (2.13k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

1.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

972 people

1.68%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

865 people

As of 2021, 1.88% of Cass County, MI residents (972 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 Cass County, MI was 1.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,279 ± 174
Gulf War (2001-)
401 ± 141
Gulf War (1990s)
313 ± 94

Cass County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cass County, MI employs 24.1k people. The largest industries in Cass County, MI are Manufacturing (6,580 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,969 people), and Retail Trade (2,348 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,531), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,583).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

24.1k

2021 Value

± 968

0.815%

1 Year growth

± 5.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cass County, MI grew at a rate of 0.815%, from 23.9k employees to 24.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cass County, MI, are Production Occupations (3,680 people), Management Occupations (2,742 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,300 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cass 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

24.1k

2021 Value

± 968

0.815%

1 Year growth

± 5.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cass County, MI grew at a rate of 0.815%, from 23.9k employees to 24.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cass County, MI, are Manufacturing (6,580 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,969 people), and Retail Trade (2,348 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cass County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Cass County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,893

Median earning men ± $3,712

$29,854

Median earning women ± $1,573

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($168,008), Public Administration ($65,750), and Wholesale Trade ($63,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,231), Public Administration ($40,043), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,769).

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

309
Manufacturing
163
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
158
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$396k
Manufacturing
$53.2k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$33k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Cass County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 63.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cass County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 63.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cass 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

In 2021, universities in Cass County, MI awarded 283 degrees. The student population of Cass County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 657 male students and 1,099 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cass County, MI are White (215 and 76%), followed by Unknown (22 and 7.77%), Black or African American (17 and 6.01%), and Hispanic or Latino (14 and 4.95%).

The largest universities in Cass County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Michigan College (283 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cass County, MI are General Studies (75 and 26.5%), Registered Nursing (37 and 13.1%), and General Business (15 and 5.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,756 students enrolled in Cass County, MI, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,181 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
75 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
37 degree-majors awarded
General Business
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cass County, MI was General Studies with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cass County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Southwestern Michigan College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

283 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Michigan College with 283 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 105 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cass County, MI, which is 0.59 times less than the 178 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 215 degrees mean that there were 9.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 22 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

Public, 2-year ($5,162) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,682) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,722) 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

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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 Cass County, MI was $161,800 in 2021, which is 0.661 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,600 to $161,800, a 3.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Cass County, MI is 81.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cass County, MI have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cass County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cass County, MI is $60,725. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cass County, MI was Census Tract 10 with a value of $80,450, followed by Census Tract 12 and Census Tract 16, with respective values of $77,931 and $70,263.

In 2022, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cass County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.64%.

Housing

Property

$161,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,959

$16,964

Median Property Taxes

±$710

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 Cass 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 Cass County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.9%

Homeownership

2021

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.9% of the housing units in Cass County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cass 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 10
Census Tract 12
Census Tract 16

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cass County, MI was Census Tract 10 with a value of $80,450, followed by Census Tract 12 and Census Tract 16, with respective values of $77,931 and $70,263.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cass 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.

$60,725

Median Household Income

± $2,380

20.7k

Number of Households

± 858

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.7k households in Cass County, MI grew to $60,725 from the previous year's value of $57,514.

The following chart displays the households in Cass 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 Cass 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 (81.4%)
Carpooled (9.82%)
Worked At Home (5.01%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Cass County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.82%) and those who worked at home (5.01%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cass County, MI have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Cass County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cass 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 Cass County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cass County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cass County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.64%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cass County, MI (6.34k out of 51.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cass County, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16.1% of the children was living in poverty in Cass County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 223 in Cass County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 56.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.3% of the population of Cass County, MI has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cass County, MI see 5179 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year (4696 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2866 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1011 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cass County, MI

Primary care physicians in Cass County, MI see an average of 5,179 patients per year. This represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year (4,696 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.67%

Uninsured

47.1%

Employer Coverage

17.1%

Medicaid

16.5%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cass County, MI declined by 5.12% from 5.98% to 5.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cass 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 58.7 in Cass County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cass 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 35.8% in Cass County, MI.

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

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