Census tract · Kalkaska County
Census Tract 9504, Kalkaska County, Michigan
Census Tract 9504, GEOID 26079950400, in Kalkaska County, Michigan, partly within Garfield Township, Kalkaska County, Springfield Township, Boardman Township, Bear Lake Township, Kalkaska County, Orange Township, Kalkaska County, South Boardman and Oliver Township, Kalkaska County. 3,759 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±312); the 2020 Census counted 3,984.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,759
±312 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,984
Median household income
$70,887
±$6,826 (90% margin)
Kalkaska County: $68,578
Median home value
$182,600
±$14,304 (90% margin)
Kalkaska County: $188,900
Median gross rent
$1,028
±$276 (90% margin)
Kalkaska County: $853
Where is Census Tract 9504?
Census Tract 9504 is one of 6 census tracts in Kalkaska County, Michigan. It covers 199.49 square miles of land, 20 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 26079950400, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Garfield Township, Kalkaska County | 42% |
| Springfield Township | 21% |
| Boardman Township | 13% |
| Bear Lake Township, Kalkaska County | 12% |
| Orange Township, Kalkaska County | 8% |
| South Boardman | 5% |
| Oliver Township, Kalkaska County | 4% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 9504: Tract 9602 in Crawford County ($64,771), Tract 9605 in Crawford County ($56,652), Tract 5502 in Grand Traverse County ($88,152), Tract 5503 in Grand Traverse County ($78,314), Tract 9503 ($66,688), Tract 9506.02 ($62,303) and Tract 9601.01 in Missaukee County ($58,967). 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 9504?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9504's population at 3,759 (±312) in 1,518 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,984 residents and 2,416 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9504 | Kalkaska County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,759 ±312 | 18,239 |
| Households | 1,518 ±121 | 7,789 |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.17 | 2.32 |
| Housing units | 2,466 ±114 | 11,690 |
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 9504?
The median resident of Census Tract 9504 is 40.6 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%. 0.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9504 | Kalkaska County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±3.6 | 44.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% ±3.0 pts | 20.1% |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±2.5 pts | 21.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.6% ±2.2 pts | 92.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 0.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 2.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±1.3 pts | 9.5% |
| With a disability | 21.3% ±4.6 pts | 18.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5% ±2.9 pts | 6.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8% ±3.5 pts | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.2% ±3.1 pts | 19.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±1.5 pts | 6.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±4.2 pts | 90.7% |
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 9504 earn?
Half of the 1,518 households in Census Tract 9504 earn less than $70,887 a year (±$6,826), against $68,578 across Kalkaska County: 3rd highest of the county's 6 tracts with a reliable estimate. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9504 | Kalkaska County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,887 ±$6,826 | $68,578 |
| Mean household income | $88,574 ±$11,949 | $81,688 |
| Per capita income | $36,501 ±$4,898 | $34,934 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5% ±3.0 pts | 12.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4% ±7.9 pts | 16.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5% ±3.0 pts | 15.6% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±1.4 pts | 94.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±3.3 pts | 87.4% |
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 9504?
Owners occupy 91.9% of Census Tract 9504's occupied homes and renters 8.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,600 by its owner (±$14,304). The median renter pays $1,028 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9504 | Kalkaska County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,600 ±$14,304 | $188,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,028 ±$276 | $853 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2% ±21.7 pts | 31.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,358 ±$82 | $1,223 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.9% ±2.8 pts | 88.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.1% ±2.8 pts | 11.8% |
| Housing units | 2,466 ±114 | 11,690 |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.9% ±3.4 pts | 82.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.0% ±3.2 pts | 14.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% ±2.2 pts | 4.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6% ±2.3 pts | 6.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 5.0% |
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 9504 get to work?
71.6% of Census Tract 9504's workers drive alone and 18.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Tract 9504 | Kalkaska County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4% ±3.6 pts | 55.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 71.6% ±6.2 pts | 80.2% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% ±2.6 pts | 10.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.1% |
| Worked from home | 18.2% ±6.1 pts | 7.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.1 min ±2.2 | 29.7 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 9504 compare with the other tracts in Kalkaska County?
Among Kalkaska County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9504 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Kalkaska County |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 6 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 6 |
| Per capita income | 3rd of 6 |
| Median home value | 4th of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 6 |
| Median age | 5th of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 3rd of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Kalkaska County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.01 | 1st | $73,654±$9,155 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9502.02 | 2nd | $71,349±$7,653 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9504 | 3rd | $70,887±$6,826 |
| Tract 9503 | 4th | $66,688±$8,637 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9506.01 | 5th | $63,000±$7,782 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9506.02 | 6th | $62,303±$10,222 · 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 9504?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9504 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