CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 126.08
Michigan · Kent County · 4,128 residents · 4.006 sq mi
Notable rankings
#267highest foreign-born in MI18.0%TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 126.08 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $183,500. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kent County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,128
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,139 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,030 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,033 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
−5%since 2020
from 36.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,411
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,538 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,419
+28%since 2020
from $32,412 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−5%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
Information11.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Other services3.6%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Public administration2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$183,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $111,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,319
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,036 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
77.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+24%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(2,781)
Black20.4%(845)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(159)
Asian2%(84)
Other6.5%(270)
Diversity Score62.6%(2,591)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(2,645)
Black16.1%(663)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(258)
Asian5.1%(209)
Other8.6%(353)
Diversity Score68.7%(2,837)
Diversity Score
69
+10%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
+2%since 2020
from 22.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 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
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
51.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
18.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 4,128 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 $56,411 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 $183,500, and the typical rent is about $1,319 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.7% 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 6.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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