CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 117.01
Michigan · Kent County · 5,452 residents · 1.812 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 117.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $285,500.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
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
5,452
+1%since 2020
from 5,420 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,009 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 2,991 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
Unchangedsince 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,632
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,341 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,084
+35%since 2020
from $31,975 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+15%since 2020
from 0.337 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
Information11%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
Other services5%
Public administration4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$285,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $198,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,296
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $961 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+17%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(4,867)
Black2.9%(158)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(224)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other3%(160)
Diversity Score23.8%(1,289)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(4,849)
Black2.2%(121)
Hispanic / Latino4%(220)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other4.1%(224)
Diversity Score25.6%(1,398)
Diversity Score
26
+8%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.9 min
+6%since 2020
from 19.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
51.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 5,452 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 $75,632 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 $285,500, and the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.5% 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 6.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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