CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Michigan · Gratiot County · 4,415 residents · 6.807 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Gratiot County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $127,800.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
4,415
+2%since 2020
from 4,320 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
649 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 635 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
−2%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,798
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,532 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,973
+15%since 2020
from $25,217 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−17%since 2020
from 0.474 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
Information13%
Other services6.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Public administration4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$127,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$802
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $744 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(3,754)
Black1.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(426)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.7%(73)
Diversity Score29.3%(1,267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(3,960)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(293)
Asian0%(2)
Other3.1%(136)
Diversity Score23.8%(1,049)
Diversity Score
24
−19%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.2 min
−7%since 2020
from 18.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
53.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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 4,415 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 $55,798 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 $127,800, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.8% 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 11.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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