CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5027
Michigan · Wayne County · 2,315 residents · 0.693 sq mi
Notable rankings
#118lowest low education in MI6.7%#132lowest low home value in MI#873 US$58,800#154lowest low income in MI$32,207#270highest high poverty in MI33.8%TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5027 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,207. Population has held roughly steady 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 $58,800. The poverty rate of 33.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,315
+7%since 2020
from 2,162 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,341 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 3,120 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−20%since 2020
from 45.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,207
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $13,676 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,065
+1%since 2020
from $15,912 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
−27%since 2020
from 0.615 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade39.9%
Information7.3%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$58,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $660 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
58.6% rent
Vacancy rate
35.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−35%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(66)
Black96.9%(2,096)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(160)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(8)
Black98.9%(2,290)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(17)
Diversity Score2.7%(62)
Diversity Score
3
−64%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−55%since 2020
from 44.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
31.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
26.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
45.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 2,315 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 $32,207 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 $58,800, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.7% 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 33.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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