CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1427
Michigan · Oakland County · 4,303 residents · 1.231 sq mi
Notable rankings
#201lowest low income in MI$34,858#407lowest low home value in MI$104,900#458highest high poverty in MI25.6%#478lowest short commute in MI19.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Oakland County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 1427 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,858. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value is $104,900. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Oakland County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
4,303
+17%since 2020
from 3,673 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,496 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 2,984 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
−6%since 2020
from 41.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,858
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,263 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,328
+51%since 2020
from $19,414 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
+48%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
Retail trade11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
Other services6.5%
Public administration4.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$104,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $74,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $888 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(124)
Black82.5%(3,030)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(297)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(222)
Diversity Score38.5%(1,415)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(539)
Black63.7%(2,742)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(584)
Asian2.3%(97)
Other7.9%(341)
Diversity Score69.1%(2,975)
Diversity Score
69
+79%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.1 min
+16%since 2020
from 16.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
Female
53.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
Foreign born
10.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% 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 4,303 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 $34,858 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 $104,900, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.6% 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 25.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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