CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Michigan · Berrien County · 2,026 residents · 0.374 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33lowest short commute in MI#1118 US12.9 min#73lowest young in MI26.0 yrs#74lowest low education in MI#1438 US5.4%#176lowest low income in MI$33,625TRACT SHAPE · Berrien County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,625. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $90,000. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Berrien County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,026
+16%since 2020
from 1,746 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,417 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 4,668 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.0
−34%since 2020
from 39.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,625
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,109 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,244
+5%since 2020
from $12,581 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−19%since 2020
from 0.487 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.7%
Retail trade9.4%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$90,000
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,133
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $994 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
75.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+63%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(91)
Black90%(1,572)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(66)
Diversity Score23.1%(404)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(89)
Black89.7%(1,818)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(27)
Diversity Score23.8%(483)
Diversity Score
24
+3%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.9 min
+9%since 2020
from 11.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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
7.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
57.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 2,026 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 $33,625 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.4% 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 36.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Berrien CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024