CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16
Michigan · Muskegon County · 3,033 residents · 10.949 sq mi
Notable rankings
#412highest broadband in MI96.8%#452highest old in MI49.4 yrs#482lowest low poverty in MI4.5%TRACT SHAPE · Muskegon County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 16 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $278,600. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Muskegon County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
3,033
+5%since 2020
from 2,883 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
277 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 263 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
−3%since 2020
from 50.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,457
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,083 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,086
+22%since 2020
from $37,007 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+11%since 2020
from 0.326 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.4%
Information9.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Other services4.7%
Public administration3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$278,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $189,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
2.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+33%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,824)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(32)
Diversity Score5%(145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,716)
Black1.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(173)
Diversity Score24.2%(734)
Diversity Score
24
+380%since 2020
from 5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
−11%since 2020
from 24.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.6 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 3,033 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 $99,457 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 $278,600.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.8% 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 4.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Muskegon CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024