Census tract · Mecosta County
Census Tract 9601, Mecosta County, Michigan
Census Tract 9601, GEOID 26107960100, in Mecosta County, Michigan, mostly within Fork Township (65% of its census blocks). 2,475 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±210); the 2020 Census counted 2,490.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,475
±210 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,490
Median household income
$59,712
±$8,360 (90% margin)
Mecosta County: $60,951
Median home value
$156,100
±$22,740 (90% margin)
Mecosta County: $178,900
Median gross rent
$902
±$68 (90% margin)
Mecosta County: $934
Where is Census Tract 9601?
Census Tract 9601 is one of 13 census tracts in Mecosta County, Michigan. It covers 72.64 square miles of land, 34 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 26107960100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Fork Township | 65% |
| Barryton | 17% |
| Chippewa Township, Mecosta County | 15% |
| Sheridan Township, Mecosta County | 13% |
| Wheatland Township, Mecosta County | 6% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 9601: Tract 1 in Isabella County ($75,333), Tract 2 in Isabella County ($62,661), Tract 9602 ($54,559), Tract 9603 ($73,875), Tract 9610.01 ($74,320) and Tract 9705.02 in Osceola County ($55,000). 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 9601?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9601's population at 2,475 (±210) in 1,043 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,490 residents and 1,350 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9601 | Fork Township |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,475 ±210 | 1,556 |
| Households | 1,043 ±87 | 663 |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.14 | 2.32 |
| Housing units | 1,396 ±92 | 954 |
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 9601?
The median resident of Census Tract 9601 is 47.0 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.8%.
| Measure | Tract 9601 | Fork Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 ±5.8 | 52.8 |
| Under 18 years | 21.4% ±2.8 pts | 19.5% |
| 65 years and over | 24.2% ±4.0 pts | 28.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3% ±2.2 pts | 94.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.8 pts | 2.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±2.2 pts | 9.0% |
| With a disability | 19.4% ±3.9 pts | 23.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±2.6 pts | 4.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7% ±2.4 pts | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9% ±3.0 pts | 13.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±1.6 pts | 2.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.3% ±1.8 pts | 95.0% |
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 9601 earn?
Half of the 1,043 households in Census Tract 9601 earn less than $59,712 a year (±$8,360), against $60,951 across Mecosta County: 7th highest of the county's 12 tracts with a reliable estimate. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9601 | Fork Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,712 ±$8,360 | $56,161 |
| Mean household income | $74,438 ±$7,854 | $69,324 |
| Per capita income | $31,580 ±$3,089 | $30,436 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±3.5 pts | 14.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.3% ±6.4 pts | 15.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.8% ±3.5 pts | 20.8% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% ±3.2 pts | 88.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.9% ±5.3 pts | 78.3% |
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 9601?
Owners occupy 85.3% of Census Tract 9601's occupied homes and renters 14.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,100 by its owner (±$22,740). The median renter pays $902 a month including utilities, and 26.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9601 | Fork Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,100 ±$22,740 | $145,200 |
| Median gross rent | $902 ±$68 | $900 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.4% ±13.9 pts | 28.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,326 ±$87 | $1,285 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.3% ±3.9 pts | 85.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.7% ±3.9 pts | 14.8% |
| Housing units | 1,396 ±92 | 954 |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5% ±4.5 pts | 77.7% |
| Mobile homes | 21.6% ±4.3 pts | 20.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±3.7 pts | 3.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.2% ±2.7 pts | 11.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±2.7 pts | 8.0% |
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 9601 get to work?
82.1% of Census Tract 9601's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Tract 9601 | Fork Township |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.5% ±5.3 pts | 47.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±3.1 pts | 7.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1% ±4.9 pts | 84.1% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 2.3% ±1.4 pts | 2.6% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% ±3.5 pts | 5.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min ±2.3 | 29.0 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 9601 compare with the other tracts in Mecosta County?
Among Mecosta County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9601 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Mecosta County |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 13 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 13 |
| Median household income | 7th of 12 |
| Per capita income | 6th of 13 |
| Median home value | 9th of 12 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 11 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 12 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 12 |
| Median age | 6th of 13 |
| Owner-occupied share | 9th of 12 |
The tracts next to it on Mecosta County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9610.02 | 4th | $68,500±$8,325 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9607.02 | 5th | $63,281±$20,686 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9607.01 | 6th | $59,924±$6,994 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9601 | 7th | $59,712±$8,360 |
| Tract 9608 | 8th | $58,169±$7,175 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9602 | 9th | $54,559±$8,817 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9609 | 10th | $53,049±$8,807 · 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 9601?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9601 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