Census tract · St. Joseph County
Census Tract 409, St. Joseph County, Michigan
Census Tract 409, GEOID 26149040900, in St. Joseph County, Michigan, partly within Park Township, St. Joseph County, Flowerfield Township, Lockport Township, Mendon Township and Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County. 3,911 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±318); the 2020 Census counted 4,098.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,911
±318 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,098
Median household income
$77,964
±$8,257 (90% margin)
St. Joseph County: $66,425
Median home value
$222,000
±$24,366 (90% margin)
St. Joseph County: $178,300
Median gross rent
$800
±$74 (90% margin)
St. Joseph County: $849
Where is Census Tract 409?
Census Tract 409 is one of 18 census tracts in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It covers 71.76 square miles of land, 57 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 26149040900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Park Township, St. Joseph County | 47% |
| Flowerfield Township | 42% |
| Lockport Township | 6% |
| Mendon Township | 4% |
| Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County | 1% |
10 census tracts border Census Tract 409: Tract 17.02 in Cass County ($73,304), Tract 30.02 in Kalamazoo County ($126,000), Tract 61.02 in Kalamazoo County ($86,821), Tract 61.03 in Kalamazoo County ($76,813), Tract 401 ($72,462), Tract 404 ($44,282), Tract 410 ($73,988), Tract 411.02 ($95,952), Tract 412 ($62,228) and Tract 413.01 ($66,131). 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 409?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 409's population at 3,911 (±318) in 1,457 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,098 residents and 1,865 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 409 | St. Joseph County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,911 ±318 | 60,969 |
| Households | 1,457 ±123 | 23,620 |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.19 | 2.55 |
| Housing units | 1,711 ±122 | 27,302 |
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 409?
The median resident of Census Tract 409 is 43.8 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 25.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.1%.
| Measure | Tract 409 | St. Joseph County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 ±2.3 | 39.9 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±3.0 pts | 24.3% |
| 65 years and over | 25.9% ±2.9 pts | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 9.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.1% ±2.8 pts | 83.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.4 pts | 3.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6% ±1.2 pts | 12.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.3% ±2.6 pts | 6.6% |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±2.7 pts | 16.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±2.1 pts | 10.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2% ±1.9 pts | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.1% ±3.7 pts | 16.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.4% ±3.1 pts | 6.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±4.5 pts | 89.6% |
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 409 earn?
Half of the 1,457 households in Census Tract 409 earn less than $77,964 a year (±$8,257), against $66,425 across St. Joseph County: 4th highest of the county's 18 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 409 | St. Joseph County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,964 ±$8,257 | $66,425 |
| Mean household income | $90,096 ±$6,536 | $81,433 |
| Per capita income | $34,843 ±$2,525 | $32,102 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±1.8 pts | 11.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.6% ±3.6 pts | 14.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5% ±3.6 pts | 14.8% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±1.8 pts | 92.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8% ±2.7 pts | 88.8% |
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 409?
Owners occupy 88.3% of Census Tract 409's occupied homes and renters 11.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $222,000 by its owner (±$24,366). The median renter pays $800 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 409 | St. Joseph County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $222,000 ±$24,366 | $178,300 |
| Median gross rent | $800 ±$74 | $849 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 12.9% ±12.3 pts | 29.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,459 ±$108 | $1,309 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.3% ±4.0 pts | 76.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.7% ±4.0 pts | 23.9% |
| Housing units | 1,711 ±122 | 27,302 |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.9% ±2.8 pts | 78.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% ±2.2 pts | 7.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8% ±5.2 pts | 24.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±1.2 pts | 7.9% |
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 409 get to work?
84.6% of Census Tract 409's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Tract 409 | St. Joseph County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1% ±3.7 pts | 61.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±1.7 pts | 5.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 84.6% ±4.5 pts | 72.4% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% ±3.7 pts | 15.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% ±2.1 pts | 7.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±1.9 | 21.0 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 409 compare with the other tracts in St. Joseph County?
Among St. Joseph County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 409 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In St. Joseph County |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 18 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 18 |
| Median household income | 4th of 18 |
| Per capita income | 4th of 18 |
| Median home value | 4th of 18 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 18 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 16 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 18 |
| Median age | 5th of 18 |
| Owner-occupied share | 5th of 18 |
The tracts next to it on St. Joseph County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 411.02 | 1st | $95,952±$17,839 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 415 | 2nd | $85,804±$11,146 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 405 | 3rd | $78,026±$22,748 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 409 | 4th | $77,964±$8,257 |
| Tract 410 | 5th | $73,988±$9,787 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 411.01 | 6th | $73,418±$5,270 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 401 | 7th | $72,462±$10,115 · 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 409?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 409 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