CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1280
Michigan · Oakland County · 3,361 residents · 1.317 sq mi
Notable rankings
#64lowest low rent burden in MI#972 US0.0%#290highest household income in MI$119,432#372highest WFH in MI22.2%TRACT SHAPE · Oakland County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 1280 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,432. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $281,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
3,361
−5%since 2020
from 3,556 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,552 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 2,700 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
−6%since 2020
from 40.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$119,432
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,083 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,613
+26%since 2020
from $37,876 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
−10%since 2020
from 0.339 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
Information12.5%
Other services9.6%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Public administration6.4%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$281,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $205,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
2.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(3,077)
Black1.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(240)
Asian1.9%(66)
Other3.7%(131)
Diversity Score30.6%(1,088)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(3,100)
Black1.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(70)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other3.6%(120)
Diversity Score18.4%(619)
Diversity Score
18
−40%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.8 min
−2%since 2020
from 29.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
51.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 3,361 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 $119,432 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 $281,200.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.5% 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 6.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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