CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 37
Michigan · Ingham County · 4,781 residents · 1.514 sq mi
Notable rankings
#189lowest low income in MI$34,435#292lowest short commute in MI17.7 min#371highest rent burden in MI63.7%#410lowest low home value in MI$105,300TRACT SHAPE · Ingham County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 37 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,435. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $105,300. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Ingham County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
4,781
+7%since 2020
from 4,478 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,158 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 2,958 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−2%since 2020
from 41.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,435
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,682 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,809
+22%since 2020
from $20,345 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+15%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Retail trade6.4%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Other services4.1%
Public administration3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$105,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $708 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+5%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(2,291)
Black24.7%(1,106)
Hispanic / Latino15%(673)
Asian4.9%(219)
Other4.2%(189)
Diversity Score81.3%(3,641)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(2,442)
Black13.1%(626)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(724)
Asian6.9%(331)
Other13.8%(658)
Diversity Score84.4%(4,036)
Diversity Score
84
+4%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.7 min
−21%since 2020
from 22.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
52.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
12.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% 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 4,781 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 $34,435 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 $105,300, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.1% 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 26.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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