CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
Michigan · Benzie County · 1,939 residents · 10.745 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22highest old in MI#1085 US63.0 yrs#435lowest short commute in MI18.8 min#472highest home value in MI$348,100TRACT SHAPE · Benzie County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 4 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $348,100. With a median age of 63.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% 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
1,939
+5%since 2020
from 1,850 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
180 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 172 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
63.0
+1%since 2020
from 62.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,019 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,125
+29%since 2020
from $34,155 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−2%since 2020
from 0.465 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11%
Wholesale trade10.7%
Information10%
Retail trade9%
Public administration7.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Construction2.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$348,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $245,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $700 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
49.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+18%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,806)
Black1.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score5.8%(108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,803)
Black1.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(30)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other2.9%(56)
Diversity Score16.7%(325)
Diversity Score
17
+187%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.8 min
−16%since 2020
from 22.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
52.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 1,939 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 $67,500 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 $348,100, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.5% 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 9.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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