CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 22
Michigan · Kent County · 5,460 residents · 0.626 sq mi
Notable rankings
#83highest density in MI8,722/sq mi#144lowest young in MI29.2 yrs#251highest broadband in MI97.7%#273highest population in MI5,460TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 22 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,485. Population has grown 21% since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $262,300. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% 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
5,460
+21%since 2020
from 4,522 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,722 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 7,224 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
−10%since 2020
from 32.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,485
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,402 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,827
+16%since 2020
from $31,795 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−18%since 2020
from 0.435 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
Information8.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
Other services4.1%
Public administration3.6%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$262,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $184,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,526
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $882 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
62.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+12%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(3,428)
Black8.4%(378)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(285)
Asian2.4%(108)
Other7.1%(323)
Diversity Score51.1%(2,310)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(3,884)
Black8.6%(472)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(533)
Asian2.7%(149)
Other7.7%(422)
Diversity Score58.8%(3,209)
Diversity Score
59
+15%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.1 min
−15%since 2020
from 21.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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 5,460 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 $66,485 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 $262,300, and the typical rent is about $1,526 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.8% 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 16.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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