CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1276
Michigan · Oakland County · 5,423 residents · 5.745 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest low rent burden in MI#277 US0.0%#38highest household income in MI$179,777#38highest rent in MI$2,611#50lowest low poverty in MI#1769 US1.4%TRACT SHAPE · Oakland County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 1276 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $179,777. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $516,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 84% more than the Oakland County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% 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
5,423
+13%since 2020
from 4,814 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
944 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 838 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−3%since 2020
from 45.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$179,777
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $149,762 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,319
+24%since 2020
from $65,515 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+8%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.6%
Information11.3%
Other services7.4%
Public administration6.3%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Education & health services1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$516,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $405,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
1.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−64.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,178)
Black3.1%(148)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(11)
Asian9.1%(438)
Other0.8%(39)
Diversity Score29.7%(1,429)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(4,748)
Black2.5%(138)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(28)
Asian4.1%(224)
Other5.3%(285)
Diversity Score28.5%(1,548)
Diversity Score
29
−4%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.8 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 29.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
52.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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 5,423 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 $179,777 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 $516,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.1% 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 1.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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