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Norteast Citizens Action

Michigan · Grand Rapids · 10,246 residents · 2.84 sq mi
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The short version

With 10,246 people, Norteast Citizens Action is a neighborhood in Grand Rapids. Owners hold 50% of the housing stock. The median age is 35.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. There are 3,603 people per square mile. 5% of residents were born outside the United States. 20.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Norteast Citizens Action; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $63,690, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

Norteast Citizens Action compared with Grand Rapids

MeasureNorteast Citizens ActionGrand RapidsDifference
Median household income$63,690$69,1088% lower
Median home value$275,493$244,50013% higher
Homes that are rented50.0%46.0%+4.0 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher39.8%41.6%−1.8 pts
Poverty rate20.4%16.9%+3.4 pts
Foreign-born residents5.1%11.1%−5.9 pts
Median age35.032.32.7 years older
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,246
Population density
3,603 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.84 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,690
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,139
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,493
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,166
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.0%
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.26 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(6,216)
Black24.7%(2,532)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(471)
Asian1.7%(174)
Other8.3%(853)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(6,216)
Black24.7%(2,532)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(471)
Asian1.7%(174)
Other8.3%(853)
Diversity Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
5.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, Michigan has about 10,246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The typical household in Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, Michigan earns about $63,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, Michigan expensive?

In Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, Michigan, the median home is worth about $275,493, and the typical rent is about $1,166 a month.

How educated are people in Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 20.4% of people in Norteast Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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