CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5002
Michigan · Wayne County · 2,542 residents · 0.363 sq mi
Notable rankings
#163lowest low home value in MI#1102 US$62,700#187highest density in MI7,003/sq mi#246highest high poverty in MI34.9%#259lowest low income in MI$37,450TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5002 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,450. Population has declined 11% since 2020. Median home value is $62,700. The poverty rate of 34.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,542
−11%since 2020
from 2,852 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,003 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 7,857 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+25%since 2020
from 29.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,450
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,523 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,949
+23%since 2020
from $29,933 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.613
+29%since 2020
from 0.473 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26%
Retail trade18.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Other services1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$62,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,314
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,044 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.3%
+28.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+67%since 2020
from 1.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(47)
Black97.9%(2,791)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(150)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(107)
Black91.3%(2,321)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(28)
Other3.4%(86)
Diversity Score20.4%(519)
Diversity Score
20
+289%since 2020
from 5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.0 min
+5%since 2020
from 20.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
32.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
52.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,542 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $37,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $1,314 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 34.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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