CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Michigan · Gratiot County · 4,866 residents · 127.14 sq mi
Notable rankings
#157lowest low density in MI38.27/sq mi#307lowest low broadband in MI81.8%#456lowest low rent in MI$835#477highest population in MI4,866TRACT SHAPE · Gratiot County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 2 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,196. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $203,000.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
4,866
+1%since 2020
from 4,837 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 38 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
−2%since 2020
from 43.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,196
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,755 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,385
+20%since 2020
from $34,503 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−3%since 2020
from 0.441 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
Wholesale trade8.7%
Information7.4%
Other services6.3%
Public administration5.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
Construction3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$203,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $135,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $761 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(4,566)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(176)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.4%(66)
Diversity Score13.4%(649)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(4,529)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(230)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other1.9%(94)
Diversity Score16.4%(797)
Diversity Score
16
+22%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.7 min
+10%since 2020
from 21.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.0 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 4,866 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 $79,196 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 $203,000, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.8% 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 9.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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