CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5009
Michigan · Wayne County · 3,779 residents · 0.45 sq mi
Notable rankings
#85lowest young in MI26.7 yrs#88highest high poverty in MI#1240 US47.0%#94highest density in MI8,398/sq mi#116highest rent burden in MI77.0%TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5009 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,094. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $66,600. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,779
−3%since 2020
from 3,913 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,398 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 8,696 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.7
−18%since 2020
from 32.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,094
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,079
+34%since 2020
from $13,541 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+4%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.5%
Finance & insurance12.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Information2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$66,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $983 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
66.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+22%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(136)
Black94.6%(3,700)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(28)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.2%(48)
Diversity Score13.1%(511)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(98)
Black92.4%(3,492)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other4.5%(170)
Diversity Score17.9%(677)
Diversity Score
18
+37%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
−12%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
16.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
58.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 3,779 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 $31,094 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 $66,600, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.2% 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 47.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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