CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Michigan · Manistee County · 1,948 residents · 41.116 sq mi
Notable rankings
#108highest old in MI57.0 yrs#169lowest low rent burden in MI6.7%#199lowest low density in MI47.38/sq mi#335lowest low poverty in MI3.6%TRACT SHAPE · Manistee County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 3 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,931. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $269,900. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,948
−3%since 2020
from 2,004 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 49 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
57.0
+12%since 2020
from 51.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,931
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,205 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,572
+28%since 2020
from $33,309 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−8%since 2020
from 0.447 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
Wholesale trade9.9%
Other services5.6%
Public administration4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$269,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $172,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $644 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
42.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+27%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,955)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1%(20)
Diversity Score6%(120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,815)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(85)
Diversity Score16.2%(315)
Diversity Score
16
+169%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
−11%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
50.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 1,948 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 $72,931 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 $269,900, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.2% 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 3.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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