CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2857
Michigan · Bay County · 4,256 residents · 20.479 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Bay County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 2857 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,605. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $160,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,256
+15%since 2020
from 3,711 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 181 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−9%since 2020
from 47.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,605
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,228 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,432
+32%since 2020
from $29,034 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+23%since 2020
from 0.355 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.6%
Information11.1%
Other services3.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Public administration2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$160,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $149,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $900 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(3,483)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(177)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.3%(49)
Diversity Score14.6%(541)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,055)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(32)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other3.5%(150)
Diversity Score11.4%(484)
Diversity Score
11
−22%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.7 min
+17%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 4,256 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 $68,605 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 $160,400, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.3% 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 4.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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