CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9514
Michigan · Branch County · 4,911 residents · 2.363 sq mi
Notable rankings
#144lowest short commute in MI16.0 min#225lowest low education in MI9.6%#305lowest low broadband in MI81.8%#308lowest low income in MI$39,300TRACT SHAPE · Branch County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 9514 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,300. Population has grown 20% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $134,000. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Branch County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
4,911
+20%since 2020
from 4,099 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,078 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 1,735 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−1%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,263 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,537
+19%since 2020
from $16,484 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+20%since 2020
from 0.369 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28%
Information8.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$134,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $772 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+35%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,852)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(133)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other1.8%(72)
Diversity Score14.4%(592)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,315)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(355)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other4.7%(231)
Diversity Score27.6%(1,354)
Diversity Score
28
+91%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.0 min
+19%since 2020
from 13.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
Female
58.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
Foreign born
4.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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 4,911 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 $39,300 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 $134,000, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.6% 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 28.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024