CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16
Michigan · Kent County · 5,577 residents · 0.614 sq mi
Notable rankings
#67highest density in MI9,083/sq mi#87lowest short commute in MI14.9 min#152lowest young in MI29.4 yrs#239highest population in MI5,577TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 16 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,625. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $187,800. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
5,577
−6%since 2020
from 5,916 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,083 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 9,635 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 29.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,625
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,917 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,303
+42%since 2020
from $18,548 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+2%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
Information15.6%
Other services3.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Public administration3.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$187,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $136,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,503
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $892 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
57.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−12%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(3,412)
Black16.3%(965)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(1,272)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(267)
Diversity Score74.1%(4,382)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(2,888)
Black15.6%(868)
Hispanic / Latino30%(1,673)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other1.8%(102)
Diversity Score77.2%(4,303)
Diversity Score
77
+4%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.9 min
−9%since 2020
from 16.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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
13.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Foreign born
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% 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 5,577 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 $65,625 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 $187,800, and the typical rent is about $1,503 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.9% 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 15.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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