CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 243
Michigan · Ottawa County · 5,974 residents · 15.856 sq mi
Notable rankings
#159highest population in MI5,974#274highest broadband in MI97.6%#405lowest young in MI33.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Ottawa County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 243 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $331,000. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
5,974
+9%since 2020
from 5,493 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
377 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 346 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
−1%since 2020
from 33.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,547
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,550 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,761
+25%since 2020
from $31,867 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−3%since 2020
from 0.332 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Information7.7%
Other services5.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Public administration4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
Construction3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$331,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $219,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $974 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+25%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(5,023)
Black1.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(324)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1%(53)
Diversity Score20%(1,099)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(5,445)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(245)
Asian0.7%(41)
Other4.1%(243)
Diversity Score20.7%(1,239)
Diversity Score
21
+4%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
−6%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
47.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 5,974 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 $99,547 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 $331,000, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.2% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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