CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 38
Michigan · Kent County · 4,858 residents · 0.513 sq mi
Notable rankings
#28highest foreign-born in MI41.1%#59highest density in MI9,470/sq mi#91lowest young in MI27.2 yrs#128lowest low education in MI7.0%TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 38 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 7% 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 $131,200. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kent County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,858
−6%since 2020
from 5,158 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,470 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 10,055 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.2
+8%since 2020
from 25.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,318 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,435
+59%since 2020
from $11,628 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+4%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.9%
Information12.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
Construction10.6%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$131,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $852 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+31%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(420)
Black8.7%(448)
Hispanic / Latino82.8%(4,269)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(21)
Diversity Score37.6%(1,939)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(693)
Black6.4%(309)
Hispanic / Latino75.6%(3,675)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other3.6%(177)
Diversity Score50.3%(2,441)
Diversity Score
50
+34%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
42.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.1 min
+5%since 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
47.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
41.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
67.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% 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 4,858 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 $53,750 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 $131,200, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.0% 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 38.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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