CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5061
Michigan · Wayne County · 1,949 residents · 0.356 sq mi
Notable rankings
#78highest high poverty in MI#1102 US48.3%#89lowest low broadband in MI74.2%#126lowest low home value in MI#830 US$57,900#148lowest young in MI29.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
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 is $57,900. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 48.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,949
+5%since 2020
from 1,862 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,475 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 5,230 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
−6%since 2020
from 30.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$18,256
−3%since 2020
from $18,748 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.602
+24%since 2020
from 0.485 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.7%
Information10.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Other services0.7%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$57,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $988 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(169)
Black84.2%(1,567)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(100)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0.8%(15)
Diversity Score35.1%(653)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(133)
Black89.8%(1,751)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(65)
Diversity Score23.4%(456)
Diversity Score
23
−33%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.2 min
−20%since 2020
from 24.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Female
52.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% 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 1,949 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.8% 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 48.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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