CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5017
Michigan · Wayne County · 1,809 residents · 0.463 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5017 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,683. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 15% 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 $67,300. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,809
+7%since 2020
from 1,690 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,907 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 3,650 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
−5%since 2020
from 51.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,683
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,071 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,937
+16%since 2020
from $18,910 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−3%since 2020
from 0.450 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
Information13.6%
Other services6.6%
Public administration6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$67,300
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,136
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $796 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+76%since 2020
from 1.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29%(490)
Black68%(1,149)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(21)
Diversity Score56.7%(957)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(466)
Black70.6%(1,278)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(51)
Diversity Score54.2%(981)
Diversity Score
54
−4%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
−9%since 2020
from 26.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
25.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
53.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+37.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 1,809 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 $36,683 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $1,136 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.3% 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 48.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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