CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1981
Michigan · Oakland County · 2,726 residents · 1.039 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20highest foreign-born in MI44.1%#34highest old in MI#1355 US61.7 yrs#83lowest low income in MI#1426 US$26,888#195highest high poverty in MI37.5%TRACT SHAPE · Oakland County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 1981 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,888. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $279,200. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Oakland County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
2,726
−1%since 2020
from 2,751 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,624 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 2,648 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
+8%since 2020
from 56.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,888
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,555 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,363
−5%since 2020
from $34,991 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
−3%since 2020
from 0.553 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.3%
Finance & insurance11.5%
Information10.7%
Other services9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
Public administration7.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Education & health services2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$279,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $208,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
18.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
81.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
+42%since 2020
from 7.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(1,368)
Black5.7%(158)
Hispanic / Latino2%(54)
Asian29.1%(800)
Other13.5%(371)
Diversity Score80.8%(2,222)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(1,612)
Black9.4%(257)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(46)
Asian15.7%(427)
Other14.1%(384)
Diversity Score74.6%(2,033)
Diversity Score
75
−8%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
−5%since 2020
from 22.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
39.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Female
53.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Foreign born
44.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 2,726 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 $26,888 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 $279,200.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.0% 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 37.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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