CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
Michigan · Genesee County · 594 residents · 0.524 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 8 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,757. Population has fallen 44% since 2020, a loss of 458 residents. 6% 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 $31,900. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 59% less than the Genesee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
594
−44%since 2020
from 1,052 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,134 / sq mi
−44%since 2020
from 2,008 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.2
+35%since 2020
from 39.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024594
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$25,757
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,702 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,218
+11%since 2020
from $19,092 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
+32%since 2020
from 0.402 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
Finance & insurance8.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$31,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $645 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
51.4% rent
Vacancy rate
41.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+137%since 2020
from 0.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1%(11)
Black96%(1,010)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(31)
Diversity Score9.7%(102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black94.8%(563)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(15)
Diversity Score12.5%(74)
Diversity Score
13
+30%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.0 min
+5%since 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
32.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 594 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 $25,757 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 $31,900, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.3% 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 41.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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