CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5071
Michigan · Wayne County · 1,620 residents · 0.417 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5071 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,716. Population has fallen 31% since 2020, a loss of 718 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $47,400. The poverty rate of 55.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,620
−31%since 2020
from 2,338 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,885 / sq mi
−31%since 2020
from 5,607 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+1%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,716
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$16,965
+10%since 2020
from $15,377 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
+1%since 2020
from 0.533 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.1%
Information11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
Retail trade7.4%
Other services2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$47,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $833 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.1%
+29.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(16)
Black96.2%(2,248)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(73)
Diversity Score9.3%(218)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(2)
Black96.3%(1,560)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(57)
Diversity Score8.9%(145)
Diversity Score
9
−4%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.5 min
−15%since 2020
from 32.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
19.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Female
59.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% 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 1,620 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 $23,716 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 $47,400, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 0.8% 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 55.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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