CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1277
Michigan · Oakland County · 6,514 residents · 2.88 sq mi
Notable rankings
#96highest population in MI6,514#298lowest low rent burden in MI16.1%#369highest rent in MI$1,580TRACT SHAPE · Oakland County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 1277 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,352. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $196,200. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,514
+1%since 2020
from 6,480 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,262 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 2,250 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
+11%since 2020
from 30.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,352
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,744 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,993
+28%since 2020
from $34,494 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−1%since 2020
from 0.370 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.7%
Retail trade11.9%
Other services9.1%
Public administration7.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Information3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$196,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $120,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,580
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,252 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+38%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(5,622)
Black3.2%(208)
Hispanic / Latino9%(580)
Asian0.8%(53)
Other0.3%(17)
Diversity Score29.8%(1,929)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(4,872)
Black2.5%(163)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(949)
Asian1.5%(95)
Other6.7%(435)
Diversity Score51.8%(3,372)
Diversity Score
52
+74%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.5 min
−2%since 2020
from 29.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
49.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
11.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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 6,514 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 $89,352 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 $196,200, and the typical rent is about $1,580 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.2% 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 8.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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