CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2642
Michigan · Macomb County · 4,416 residents · 0.757 sq mi
Notable rankings
#181lowest low education in MI8.4%#290lowest low income in MI$38,708#302highest high poverty in MI31.7%#324highest density in MI5,834/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Macomb County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 2642 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 8% 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 $94,200. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Macomb County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,416
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,401 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,834 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,814 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+5%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,708
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,234 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,585
+1%since 2020
from $22,300 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−12%since 2020
from 0.485 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
Information21.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Wholesale trade4%
Other services3%
Public administration1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$94,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,075 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(2,289)
Black41.8%(1,839)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(68)
Asian2.4%(105)
Other2.3%(100)
Diversity Score69.2%(3,045)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(2,093)
Black45.4%(2,007)
Hispanic / Latino1%(46)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other5.5%(243)
Diversity Score70.7%(3,122)
Diversity Score
71
+2%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.7 min
−1%since 2020
from 26.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 4,416 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 $38,708 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.4% 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 31.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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