CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5168
Michigan · Wayne County · 627 residents · 0.38 sq mi
Notable rankings
#23lowest low home value in MI#136 US$31,900#74lowest low income in MI#1250 US$26,034#351lowest low education in MI12.0%TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5168 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,034. Population has fallen 37% since 2020, a loss of 369 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $31,900. The poverty rate of 44.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
627
−37%since 2020
from 996 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,650 / sq mi
−37%since 2020
from 2,621 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+4%since 2020
from 34.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024627
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,034
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,344 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,732
+37%since 2020
from $11,474 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+37%since 2020
from 0.404 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
Wholesale trade12.5%
Finance & insurance10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
Retail trade4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$31,900
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,109
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $642 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
46.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.1%
+43.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−48%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21%(209)
Black77.7%(774)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score44%(438)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(37)
Black85.3%(535)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(55)
Diversity Score32.6%(204)
Diversity Score
33
−26%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
+59%since 2020
from 15.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.6%
−19.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
54.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+26.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% 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 627 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 $26,034 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 $31,900, and the typical rent is about $1,109 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.0% 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 44.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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