CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1509
Michigan · Oakland County · 3,905 residents · 2.54 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest home value in MI$791,100#23highest per-capita income in MI$97,749#40highest WFH in MI33.1%#111highest education in MI72.6%TRACT SHAPE · Oakland County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 1509 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $791,100. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% more than the Oakland County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% 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
3,905
+1%since 2020
from 3,866 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,537 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 1,522 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
+12%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$128,641
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $104,063 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$97,749
+27%since 2020
from $77,007 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
−10%since 2020
from 0.582 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
Other services10.7%
Retail trade9.5%
Public administration7.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$791,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $660,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,703
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,656 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
−3%since 2020
from 6.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(2,856)
Black9.8%(378)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(41)
Asian8.6%(333)
Other6.7%(258)
Diversity Score54.1%(2,091)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(3,118)
Black5.6%(218)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(95)
Asian4.9%(192)
Other7.2%(282)
Diversity Score43.9%(1,714)
Diversity Score
44
−19%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.7 min
−12%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Female
51.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Foreign born
10.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 3,905 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 $128,641 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 $791,100, and the typical rent is about $1,703 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.6% 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 6.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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