CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Michigan · Benzie County · 3,132 residents · 84.897 sq mi
Notable rankings
#152lowest low density in MI36.89/sq mi#249highest old in MI52.7 yrs#417highest per-capita income in MI$54,414TRACT SHAPE · Benzie County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 2 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,443. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $319,000. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
3,132
+3%since 2020
from 3,044 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
37 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 36 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 52.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,443
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,614 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,414
+54%since 2020
from $35,350 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
+25%since 2020
from 0.401 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
Retail trade6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Other services3.5%
Public administration3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$319,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $215,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $793 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
39.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+39%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,862)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(108)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(69)
Diversity Score14.3%(435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(2,764)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(117)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other7.5%(234)
Diversity Score26.8%(839)
Diversity Score
27
+88%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
−4%since 2020
from 26.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
49.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 3,132 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 $77,443 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 $319,000, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.1% 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 10.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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