Census Tract 2859
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Bay County, Michigan · Bay City GEOID: 26017285900
Tract Snapshot: Census Tract 2859, Bay County, MI
Census Tract 2859 is located in Bay County, Michigan, inside the municipal boundary of Bay City, and contains a population of approximately 5,018 residents per Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. Median household income here is $50,590 — a figure the Census Bureau classifies as "Below National Median" when compared with the 2023 national median near $77,000. Median gross rent sits at $979 per month, a useful benchmark for renters comparing local housing costs against nearby neighborhoods. Typical owner-occupied homes are valued around $157,600. The tract's poverty rate is 14.7%, measured as the share of residents with income below the federal poverty threshold.
Census tracts are small, relatively permanent statistical subdivisions of a county designed by the U.S. Census Bureau to contain roughly 1,200 to 8,000 residents, with boundaries held stable across decades so researchers can track neighborhoods over time. Tract-level figures from the American Community Survey are five-year rolling averages rather than snapshots — that smoothing reduces year-to-year noise in small areas but also means the numbers you see here describe the period ending in the reference year rather than a single moment. For context, we link back to the parent city and state pages where you can compare this tract against its neighbors.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year 2023 · GEOID: 26017285900 · Note: ACS margins of error widen at tract level
Location
- Census Tract
- Tract 2859
- GEOID (FIPS)
- 26017285900
- County
- Bay County
- State
- Michigan
- Nearest City
- Bay City
- Coordinates
- 43.645619, -83.877463
Income & Housing
Census ACS 5-Year 2023 estimates for this tract
| Metric | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,590 | Below National Median vs. US ~$77,000 | ACS 2023 5-Year |
| Median Gross Rent | $979/mo | Includes utilities in estimate | ACS 2023 5-Year |
| Median Home Value | $157,600 | Owner-occupied units only | ACS 2023 5-Year |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | Below federal poverty threshold | ACS 2023 5-Year |
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What do people ask about Bay City, MI?
What is the population of Census Tract 2859? +
Census Tract 2859 in Bay County, Michigan has a population of approximately 5,018, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in Census Tract 2859? +
The median household income in Census Tract 2859 (Bay County, MI) is $50,590, based on ACS 5-Year 2023 data. This is considered "Below National Median" relative to the national median of approximately $77,000.
What is the median rent in this area? +
The estimated median gross rent in Census Tract 2859 is $979 per month, according to Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in Census Tract 2859? +
Approximately 14.7% of residents in Census Tract 2859 have income below the federal poverty threshold, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tract boundaries and GEOID from 2023 TIGER/Line files. Population and income data may reflect margins of error for smaller tracts. Last updated: 2026 U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tract boundaries and GEOID from 2023 TIGER/Line files. Population and income data may reflect margins of error for smaller tracts. Last updated: 2026
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