CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 70
Michigan · Ingham County · 6,308 residents · 1.273 sq mi
Notable rankings
#112highest population in MI6,308#417highest foreign-born in MI13.6%#455lowest low rent burden in MI22.0%TRACT SHAPE · Ingham County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 70 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,680. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $140,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
6,308
−1%since 2020
from 6,401 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,955 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 5,028 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+6%since 2020
from 35.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,680
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,407 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,022
+22%since 2020
from $27,148 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−9%since 2020
from 0.351 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.4%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
Retail trade8.3%
Other services7.8%
Public administration7.6%
Information6.3%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$140,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $936 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(4,631)
Black19.1%(1,223)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(303)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(244)
Diversity Score54.5%(3,492)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47%(2,967)
Black24.6%(1,552)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(611)
Asian2.6%(161)
Other16.1%(1,017)
Diversity Score85.3%(5,379)
Diversity Score
85
+56%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.6 min
−15%since 2020
from 24.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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
2.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
13.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 6,308 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 $74,680 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 $140,300, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.5% 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 9.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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