CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1256
Michigan · Oakland County · 2,644 residents · 18.284 sq mi
Notable rankings
#19highest rent burden in MI#266 US100.0%#87highest commute in MI35.6 min#90highest broadband in MI99.0%#182lowest low poverty in MI2.6%TRACT SHAPE · Oakland County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 1256 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,411. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value is $381,800. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
2,644
−12%since 2020
from 2,994 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
145 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 164 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+6%since 2020
from 47.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,411
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,821 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,719
+26%since 2020
from $40,190 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−8%since 2020
from 0.394 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.5%
Wholesale trade16.5%
Information10.3%
Other services3.7%
Public administration2.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$381,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $280,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+85.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+21%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,671)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(182)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other3.4%(101)
Diversity Score24.9%(746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(2,403)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(93)
Asian2%(53)
Other3.5%(93)
Diversity Score21.4%(566)
Diversity Score
21
−14%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.6 min
−5%since 2020
from 37.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Female
47.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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 2,644 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 $92,411 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 $381,800.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.6% 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 2.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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