CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Michigan · Benzie County · 2,022 residents · 23.651 sq mi
Notable rankings
#25highest old in MI#1103 US62.9 yrs#277highest per-capita income in MI$59,545#371highest home value in MI$373,500#395lowest low density in MI85.49/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Benzie County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 3 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $373,500. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% 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
2,022
+10%since 2020
from 1,832 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
85 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 77 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
62.9
+1%since 2020
from 62.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,875
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,724 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,545
+29%since 2020
from $46,163 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+1%since 2020
from 0.502 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Retail trade5.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Other services2.3%
Public administration1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Manufacturing0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Construction0.3%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$373,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $288,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $788 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
58.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−9%since 2020
from 4.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,689)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian2.7%(49)
Other4.2%(77)
Diversity Score18.4%(338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,879)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(101)
Diversity Score16.7%(338)
Diversity Score
17
−9%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
−9%since 2020
from 21.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 2,022 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 $86,875 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 $373,500, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.2% 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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