CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 123
Michigan · Kent County · 3,399 residents · 1.727 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 123 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,750. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $650,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the Kent County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,399
−3%since 2020
from 3,519 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,968 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 2,038 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+1%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$153,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $137,886 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$100,208
+32%since 2020
from $76,129 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
+6%since 2020
from 0.504 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
Retail trade10.6%
Public administration6.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
Information4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
Construction2.7%
Manufacturing1%
Finance & insurance0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$650,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $379,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,777
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,475 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+54%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,364)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(94)
Diversity Score10.7%(375)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,956)
Black2.8%(95)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian1.7%(59)
Other7.7%(262)
Diversity Score29.6%(1,005)
Diversity Score
30
+178%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−2%since 2020
from 20.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Female
49.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 3,399 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 $153,750 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 $650,100, and the typical rent is about $1,777 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.9% 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 1.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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