CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5006
Michigan · Wayne County · 2,602 residents · 0.567 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5006 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,453. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $61,600. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,602
−4%since 2020
from 2,707 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,589 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 4,774 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+25%since 2020
from 28.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,453
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,306 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,148
−4%since 2020
from $19,868 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+64%since 2020
from 0.281 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
Retail trade9%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$61,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,157
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $990 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+119%since 2020
from 0.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(6)
Black99.6%(2,697)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score0.9%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(105)
Black89.6%(2,331)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(75)
Diversity Score24.2%(630)
Diversity Score
24
+2530%since 2020
from 1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.4 min
+31%since 2020
from 20.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
Female
54.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,602 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 $41,453 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.2% 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 30.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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