CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1837
Michigan · Oakland County · 5,287 residents · 1.044 sq mi
Notable rankings
#123lowest low poverty in MI2.2%#138highest education in MI70.4%#309highest per-capita income in MI$57,913#329highest population in MI5,287TRACT SHAPE · Oakland County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 1837 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,357. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $370,100. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% 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
5,287
−7%since 2020
from 5,705 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,064 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 5,465 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+19%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$97,357
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,496 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,913
+14%since 2020
from $50,658 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−1%since 2020
from 0.368 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
Other services8.2%
Public administration8.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Information4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$370,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $248,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,114 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+47%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(5,000)
Black1.1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(358)
Asian3.7%(212)
Other1.3%(73)
Diversity Score28.3%(1,614)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(4,549)
Black5.2%(274)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(174)
Asian3.1%(163)
Other2.4%(127)
Diversity Score31.8%(1,681)
Diversity Score
32
+12%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.5 min
−3%since 2020
from 26.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Female
47.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 5,287 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 $97,357 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 $370,100, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.4% 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 2.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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