CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 32
Michigan · Kent County · 5,236 residents · 0.473 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35highest density in MI11,070/sq mi#167lowest young in MI29.7 yrs#334highest high poverty in MI30.2%#351highest population in MI5,236TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 32 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,191. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $175,100. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kent County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,236
−8%since 2020
from 5,722 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,070 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 12,097 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
+3%since 2020
from 28.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,191
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,119 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,872
+80%since 2020
from $15,504 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+34%since 2020
from 0.396 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
Retail trade12.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Other services4.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Public administration4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$175,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $104,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,335
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,100 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+33%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(1,390)
Black55.3%(3,163)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(610)
Asian0.6%(36)
Other9.1%(523)
Diversity Score77%(4,404)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(1,773)
Black54.9%(2,874)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(338)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(251)
Diversity Score72.2%(3,780)
Diversity Score
72
−6%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
+10%since 2020
from 20.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
8.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% 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 5,236 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 $44,191 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 $175,100, and the typical rent is about $1,335 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.0% 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 30.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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