CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 116.02
Michigan · Kent County · 3,421 residents · 2.135 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 116.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $283,800.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
3,421
+1%since 2020
from 3,376 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,602 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 1,581 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
−6%since 2020
from 45.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,711
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,432 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,686
+15%since 2020
from $31,104 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
−10%since 2020
from 0.352 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
Retail trade11.5%
Other services5.7%
Public administration5.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Construction2.2%
Wholesale trade2%
Education & health services0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$283,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $192,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+20%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(2,990)
Black1.7%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian5.9%(200)
Other2.9%(98)
Diversity Score26.4%(890)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(2,952)
Black2%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(26)
Asian5.6%(193)
Other5.3%(183)
Diversity Score31.1%(1,064)
Diversity Score
31
+18%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.6 min
+4%since 2020
from 17.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 3,421 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 $82,711 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 $283,800.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.6% 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 6.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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