CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1724
Michigan · Oakland County · 1,719 residents · 0.139 sq mi
Notable rankings
#26highest density in MI12,367/sq mi#241highest foreign-born in MI19.1%#482lowest low income in MI$45,938TRACT SHAPE · Oakland County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 1724 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Oakland County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,719
+3%since 2020
from 1,674 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,367 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 12,043 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
−5%since 2020
from 36.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,938
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,830 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,903
+55%since 2020
from $23,777 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+24%since 2020
from 0.338 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
Other services12.7%
Public administration11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Information2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,098
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $805 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(707)
Black50.4%(843)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian3.3%(56)
Other3.4%(57)
Diversity Score70.7%(1,184)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43%(739)
Black46.4%(798)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(171)
Diversity Score73.7%(1,267)
Diversity Score
74
+4%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
+3%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.2 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
31.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
52.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
19.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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 1,719 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 $45,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,098 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.2% 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 22.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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