CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 117.02
Michigan · Kent County · 4,387 residents · 9.176 sq mi
Notable rankings
#286lowest young in MI31.8 yrs#385lowest short commute in MI18.4 min#488highest foreign-born in MI11.7%TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 117.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $316,300. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,387
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,395 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
478 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 479 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
+7%since 2020
from 29.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,458
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,462 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,707
+38%since 2020
from $31,571 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−8%since 2020
from 0.445 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
Information8.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$316,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $208,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $800 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+20%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,870)
Black2.2%(98)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(187)
Asian0.8%(35)
Other4.7%(205)
Diversity Score27.5%(1,209)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(3,338)
Black3%(131)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(299)
Asian7.3%(320)
Other6.8%(299)
Diversity Score50.7%(2,224)
Diversity Score
51
+84%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.4 min
−8%since 2020
from 20.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
11.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.1 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 4,387 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 $80,458 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 $316,300, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.6% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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