CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5138
Michigan · Wayne County · 2,172 residents · 0.712 sq mi
Notable rankings
#208lowest low income in MI$35,202#235highest high poverty in MI35.3%#255lowest low broadband in MI80.8%#345lowest low home value in MI$94,200TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5138 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,202. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 549 residents. 21% 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 $94,200. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,172
−20%since 2020
from 2,721 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,051 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 3,822 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+5%since 2020
from 34.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,202
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,087 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,044
+64%since 2020
from $14,019 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+5%since 2020
from 0.471 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.2%
Other services10.8%
Public administration10.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Information3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
Construction2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$94,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $632 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
73.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+43%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(144)
Black91.6%(2,492)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(85)
Diversity Score19.7%(536)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(345)
Black81.1%(1,761)
Hispanic / Latino1%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(44)
Diversity Score39.6%(860)
Diversity Score
40
+101%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.5 min
−36%since 2020
from 38.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Female
52.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 2,172 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 $35,202 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.1% 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 35.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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