Census tract · Van Buren County
Census Tract 116.02, Van Buren County, Michigan
Census Tract 116.02, GEOID 26159011602, in Van Buren County, Michigan, mostly within Porter Township, Van Buren County (87% of its census blocks). 2,191 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±144); the 2020 Census counted 2,320.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,191
±144 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,320
Median household income
$76,774
±$8,514 (90% margin)
Van Buren County: $68,114
Median home value
$310,100
±$31,714 (90% margin)
Van Buren County: $206,500
Median gross rent
$938
±$354 (90% margin)
Van Buren County: $870
Where is Census Tract 116.02?
Census Tract 116.02 is one of 23 census tracts in Van Buren County, Michigan. It covers 32.87 square miles of land, 71 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 26159011602, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Porter Township, Van Buren County | 87% |
| Decatur Township | 13% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 116.02: Tract 17.01 in Cass County ($73,125), Tract 17.02 in Cass County ($73,304), Tract 30.02 in Kalamazoo County ($126,000), Tract 110.03 ($93,304), Tract 110.04 ($66,500), Tract 116.01 ($71,513) and Tract 118.01 ($69,886). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 116.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 116.02's population at 2,191 (±144) in 952 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,320 residents and 1,146 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Porter Township, Van Buren County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,191 ±144 | 2,540 |
| Households | 952 ±87 | 1,127 |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.16 | 2.25 |
| Housing units | 1,191 ±111 | 1,577 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 116.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 116.02 is 52.2 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 27.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.5%.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Porter Township, Van Buren County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2 ±7.1 | 54.8 |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% ±3.8 pts | 17.8% |
| 65 years and over | 27.8% ±5.1 pts | 30.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.5% ±4.6 pts | 6.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0% ±4.5 pts | 88.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.8 pts | 3.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 1.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 5.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±2.7 pts | 6.6% |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±2.9 pts | 10.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±2.4 pts | 3.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±2.4 pts | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.5% ±5.7 pts | 28.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.5% ±4.0 pts | 12.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.1% ±2.1 pts | 98.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 116.02 earn?
Half of the 952 households in Census Tract 116.02 earn less than $76,774 a year (±$8,514), against $68,114 across Van Buren County: 6th highest of the county's 22 tracts with a reliable estimate. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Porter Township, Van Buren County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,774 ±$8,514 | $81,438 |
| Mean household income | $93,577 ±$12,297 | $100,304 |
| Per capita income | $42,259 ±$7,718 | $45,948 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.5% ±5.3 pts | 7.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.1% ±16.1 pts | 18.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.7% ±5.3 pts | 5.8% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±1.8 pts | 96.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6% ±2.6 pts | 92.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 116.02?
Owners occupy 85.8% of Census Tract 116.02's occupied homes and renters 14.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $310,100 by its owner (±$31,714). The median renter pays $938 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Porter Township, Van Buren County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $310,100 ±$31,714 | $306,800 |
| Median gross rent | $938 ±$354 | $958 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0% ±39.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,679 ±$257 | $1,684 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.8% ±5.7 pts | 87.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.2% ±5.7 pts | 12.7% |
| Housing units | 1,191 ±111 | 1,577 |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.3% ±3.5 pts | 97.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% ±3.4 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 1.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 1.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.3% ±6.0 pts | 20.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 116.02 get to work?
79.7% of Census Tract 116.02's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Porter Township, Van Buren County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9% ±6.3 pts | 59.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±3.0 pts | 3.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 79.7% ±6.7 pts | 81.0% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% ±4.7 pts | 7.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 2.7% ±3.1 pts | 2.2% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% ±4.5 pts | 9.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±3.2 | 25.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 116.02 compare with the other tracts in Van Buren County?
Among Van Buren County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 116.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Van Buren County |
|---|---|
| Population | 20th of 22 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 22 |
| Median household income | 6th of 22 |
| Per capita income | 4th of 22 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 22 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 20 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 21 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 22 |
| Median age | 4th of 22 |
| Owner-occupied share | 10th of 22 |
The tracts next to it on Van Buren County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 109.01 | 3rd | $91,790±$5,549 |
| Tract 103 | 4th | $85,234±$24,098 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 119 | 5th | $83,656±$12,041 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 116.02 | 6th | $76,774±$8,514 |
| Tract 102.01 | 7th | $75,139±$17,011 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 101.02 | 8th | $73,387±$7,578 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 116.01 | 9th | $71,513±$15,490 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 116.02?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 116.02 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections