CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28
Michigan · Muskegon County · 6,687 residents · 20.86 sq mi
Notable rankings
#78highest population in MI6,687TRACT SHAPE · Muskegon County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 28 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $280,100. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% more than the Muskegon County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,687
+6%since 2020
from 6,283 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
321 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 301 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
−2%since 2020
from 46.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,264
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,636 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,679
+10%since 2020
from $42,548 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
−6%since 2020
from 0.488 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23%
Information13.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Other services5.7%
Public administration3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$280,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $174,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,369
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $984 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+46%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(5,948)
Black1.4%(88)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(178)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(69)
Diversity Score12.8%(806)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(5,937)
Black1.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(431)
Asian0.8%(53)
Other2.8%(187)
Diversity Score25.8%(1,727)
Diversity Score
26
+101%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
+9%since 2020
from 20.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
53.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 6,687 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 $84,264 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 $280,100, and the typical rent is about $1,369 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.9% 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 11.0% 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