CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1285
Michigan · Oakland County · 3,068 residents · 1.225 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Oakland County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 1285 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $269,500.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% 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
3,068
−2%since 2020
from 3,145 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,504 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 2,567 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−11%since 2020
from 41.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,550
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,026 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,169
+43%since 2020
from $33,044 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+9%since 2020
from 0.362 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
Information13.3%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$269,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $204,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,192
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $953 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+16%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,555)
Black2.7%(85)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(437)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other1.7%(55)
Diversity Score40%(1,257)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(2,342)
Black10.6%(326)
Hispanic / Latino5%(153)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(247)
Diversity Score49.6%(1,523)
Diversity Score
50
+24%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
−7%since 2020
from 27.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% 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%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% 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
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
50.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 3,068 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 $81,550 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 $269,500, and the typical rent is about $1,192 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.5% 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 6.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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