Census tract · Midland County
Census Tract 2909.02, Midland County, Michigan
Census Tract 2909.02, GEOID 26111290902, in Midland County, Michigan, mostly within Midland (98% of its census blocks). 5,093 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±547); the 2020 Census counted 5,200.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,093
±547 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,200
Median household income
$108,115
±$13,507 (90% margin)
Midland County: $77,705
Median home value
$264,400
±$15,278 (90% margin)
Midland County: $195,400
Median gross rent
$1,251
±$690 (90% margin)
Midland County: $1,016
Where is Census Tract 2909.02?
Census Tract 2909.02 is one of 21 census tracts in Midland County, Michigan. It covers 1.50 square miles of land, 3,476 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 26111290902, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Midland | 98% |
| Midland Charter Township | 2% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 2909.02: Tract 2903 ($102,500), Tract 2908 ($82,292), Tract 2909.01 ($102,604) and Tract 2911.04 ($112,718). 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 2909.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2909.02's population at 5,093 (±547) in 1,997 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,200 residents and 2,038 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2909.02 | Midland |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,093 ±547 | 42,724 |
| Households | 1,997 ±211 | 18,535 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.14 | 2.25 |
| Housing units | 2,047 ±203 | 19,459 |
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 2909.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 2909.02 is 38.9 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 9.6%. 9.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 2909.02 | Midland |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±3.3 | 39.3 |
| Under 18 years | 25.7% ±2.9 pts | 21.2% |
| 65 years and over | 18.7% ±3.6 pts | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 4.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.2% ±5.2 pts | 86.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±2.4 pts | 2.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.6% ±4.1 pts | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.7 pts | 3.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 9.3% ±3.9 pts | 4.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.9% ±5.0 pts | 5.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±2.0 pts | 6.6% |
| With a disability | 8.1% ±2.7 pts | 15.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2% ±1.7 pts | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.1% ±5.3 pts | 44.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.8% ±6.0 pts | 18.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.0% ±4.6 pts | 86.8% |
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 2909.02 earn?
Half of the 1,997 households in Census Tract 2909.02 earn less than $108,115 a year (±$13,507), against $77,705 across Midland County: 3rd highest of the county's 21 tracts with a reliable estimate. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2909.02 | Midland |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,115 ±$13,507 | $73,325 |
| Mean household income | $136,149 ±$15,245 | $101,215 |
| Per capita income | $54,211 ±$5,934 | $44,053 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0% ±4.5 pts | 10.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.7% ±7.9 pts | 10.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8% ±5.4 pts | 12.5% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±1.7 pts | 94.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.3% ±1.6 pts | 90.8% |
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 2909.02?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Census Tract 2909.02's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $264,400 by its owner (±$15,278). The median renter pays $1,251 a month including utilities, and 41.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2909.02 | Midland |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $264,400 ±$15,278 | $203,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,251 ±$690 | $1,048 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.0% ±19.3 pts | 44.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,954 ±$176 | $1,485 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3% ±6.5 pts | 67.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.7% ±6.5 pts | 32.9% |
| Housing units | 2,047 ±203 | 19,459 |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.6% ±5.6 pts | 67.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 3.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±3.1 pts | 6.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 8.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±1.9 pts | 7.0% |
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 2909.02 get to work?
77.3% of Census Tract 2909.02's workers drive alone and 16.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.8%.
| Measure | Tract 2909.02 | Midland |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.5% ±5.1 pts | 59.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% ±5.0 pts | 4.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±7.0 pts | 76.1% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% ±3.3 pts | 8.1% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.4% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% ±6.2 pts | 12.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min ±3.2 | 20.0 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 2909.02 compare with the other tracts in Midland County?
Among Midland County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2909.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Midland County | In Midland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 21 | 5th of 14 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 21 | 2nd of 14 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 21 | 3rd of 14 |
| Per capita income | 4th of 21 | 4th of 14 |
| Median home value | 4th of 21 | 4th of 14 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 20 | 3rd of 13 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 16 | 6th of 9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 21 | 2nd of 14 |
| Median age | 16th of 21 | 9th of 14 |
| Owner-occupied share | 16th of 21 | 9th of 14 |
The tracts next to it on Midland County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2912 | 1st | $118,279±$5,813 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2911.04 | 2nd | $112,718±$16,627 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2909.02 | 3rd | $108,115±$13,507 |
| Tract 2910 | 4th | $102,634±$10,543 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2909.01 | 5th | $102,604±$39,062 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2903 | 6th | $102,500±$18,831 · 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 2909.02?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2909.02 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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