CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5142
Michigan · Wayne County · 1,743 residents · 0.379 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5142 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,179. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 463 residents. 12% 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 $65,400. The poverty rate of 50.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
1,743
−21%since 2020
from 2,206 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,599 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 5,821 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
Unchangedsince 2020
from 41.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$21,179
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,007 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,941
+9%since 2020
from $24,792 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
+3%since 2020
from 0.548 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.2%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
Retail trade8.4%
Other services2.4%
Information1.7%
Education & health services1%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$65,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $438 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
66.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+88%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(168)
Black90.1%(1,987)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.8%(503)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(177)
Black86.9%(1,515)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(31)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.7%(13)
Diversity Score29.2%(509)
Diversity Score
29
+28%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
−26%since 2020
from 31.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
48.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
26.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
54.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 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 1,743 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 $21,179 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 $65,400, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.2% 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 50.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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