CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 138.03
Michigan · Kent County · 3,417 residents · 0.385 sq mi
Notable rankings
#75highest density in MI8,875/sq mi#133lowest young in MI28.9 yrs#299highest high poverty in MI31.8%#325highest foreign-born in MI16.5%TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 138.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $224,500. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kent County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,417
+2%since 2020
from 3,339 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,875 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 8,673 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.9
+2%since 2020
from 28.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,542
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,190 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,158
+36%since 2020
from $17,728 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+1%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.4%
Information11.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Other services3%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Public administration2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$224,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $121,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $884 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
80.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+27%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(1,566)
Black17%(569)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(1,004)
Asian2.2%(73)
Other3.8%(127)
Diversity Score82.3%(2,749)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(1,205)
Black14.4%(492)
Hispanic / Latino43.2%(1,477)
Asian3.1%(105)
Other4%(138)
Diversity Score83.2%(2,842)
Diversity Score
83
+1%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.0 min
−24%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
47.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
16.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% 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 3,417 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 $52,542 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 $224,500, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.2% 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 31.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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