Pontiac, MI Employment

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32%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
37%
Household income NAT. AVG.
42%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$20,369$27,549$29,829
Median household income$34,673$50,803$55,322
Median income owner occupied$47,043$62,251$70,586
Median income renter occupied$26,744$28,598$35,192
Median earnings male$26,718$35,730$36,919
Median earnings female$22,285$22,948$26,250
Unemployment rate6.6%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level27.9%16.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Pontiac is 32% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Pontiac is 37% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Pontiac is 42% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Pontiac is 85% higher than the national average

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      $23,113 $34,673 $69,346
      City
      $33,865 $50,803 $101,606
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Pontiac median earnings by income bracket

      Pontiac employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry16.4%16.4%
      Manufacturing sector24.8%24.8%
      Financial & insurance services1.3%1.3%
      Wholesale & retail services11.8%11.8%
      Public administration2.6%2.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.1%6.1%
      Education, health & social services6.7%6.7%
      Other28.4%28.4%

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      Source: The Pontiac, MI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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