CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2856
Michigan · Bay County · 7,345 residents · 35.054 sq mi
Notable rankings
#26highest population in MI7,345TRACT SHAPE · Bay County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 2856 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $172,100. Households here earn about 34% more than the Bay County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,345
+5%since 2020
from 6,997 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
210 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 200 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+1%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,583
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,023 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,731
+42%since 2020
from $30,174 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+8%since 2020
from 0.373 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
Information9.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Other services2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Public administration1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$172,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $130,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,131
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $934 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−9%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(6,479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(333)
Asian1.7%(120)
Other0.9%(65)
Diversity Score17.5%(1,224)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(6,745)
Black1.8%(135)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(329)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.8%(135)
Diversity Score19.3%(1,414)
Diversity Score
19
+10%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
+7%since 2020
from 22.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
50.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 7,345 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $82,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $1,131 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 10.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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