CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Michigan · Isabella County · 5,164 residents · 69.635 sq mi
Notable rankings
#227lowest low broadband in MI80.2%#335lowest low density in MI74.16/sq mi#371highest population in MI5,164TRACT SHAPE · Isabella County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 2 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,661. 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 $169,500. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
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
5,164
+8%since 2020
from 4,793 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 69 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+2%since 2020
from 40.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,661
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,134 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,851
+16%since 2020
from $25,723 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+8%since 2020
from 0.393 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Information6.4%
Other services5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Public administration3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Construction1%
Education & health services0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$169,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $129,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,442
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $735 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+26.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(4,251)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(448)
Diversity Score25.5%(1,224)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(4,406)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(201)
Asian1.3%(66)
Other9.3%(479)
Diversity Score32.7%(1,690)
Diversity Score
33
+28%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
−6%since 2020
from 27.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
44.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 5,164 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 $62,661 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 $169,500, and the typical rent is about $1,442 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.0% 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 21.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Isabella CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024