CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 15
Michigan · Charlevoix County · 2,427 residents · 1.537 sq mi
Notable rankings
#41lowest short commute in MI#1289 US13.2 min#365highest per-capita income in MI$56,133#412lowest low rent in MI$816TRACT SHAPE · Charlevoix County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 15 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,821. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $323,100. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Charlevoix County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,427
−6%since 2020
from 2,579 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,579 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 1,678 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+7%since 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,821
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,355 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,133
+81%since 2020
from $31,060 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.605
+24%since 2020
from 0.488 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
Retail trade12.6%
Other services7%
Public administration3%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$323,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $158,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $639 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
29.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+53%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(2,202)
Black2.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(194)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(117)
Diversity Score32.8%(847)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,244)
Black1.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(63)
Diversity Score17.9%(434)
Diversity Score
18
−46%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.2 min
−13%since 2020
from 15.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
Female
55.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.4 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 2,427 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 $49,821 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 $323,100, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.6% 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 23.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Charlevoix CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024