CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 257
Michigan · Ottawa County · 4,817 residents · 1.979 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52highest rent burden in MI#1095 US85.0%#412highest rent in MI$1,538#417lowest short commute in MI18.7 min#497highest population in MI4,817TRACT SHAPE · Ottawa County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 257 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,576. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $242,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ottawa County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,817
−6%since 2020
from 5,103 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,434 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 2,579 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+15%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,576
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,666 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,715
+10%since 2020
from $29,655 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−4%since 2020
from 0.395 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Information4.3%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$242,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,538
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $937 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+27%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(3,333)
Black9.7%(493)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(871)
Asian1.8%(94)
Other6.1%(312)
Diversity Score66.4%(3,386)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(3,401)
Black8.7%(417)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(569)
Asian2.6%(127)
Other6.3%(303)
Diversity Score59.4%(2,863)
Diversity Score
59
−10%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
+22%since 2020
from 15.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% 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 4,817 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 $60,576 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 $242,600, and the typical rent is about $1,538 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.7% 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 12.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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