CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5172
Michigan · Wayne County · 2,304 residents · 0.631 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest WFH in MI#428 US46.2%#58highest broadband in MI99.3%#106highest per-capita income in MI$74,090#144highest rent in MI$1,916TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5172 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Renters pay a median $1,916 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,304
−3%since 2020
from 2,371 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,651 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 3,758 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
+4%since 2020
from 31.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,042
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,931 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,090
+68%since 2020
from $44,147 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+19%since 2020
from 0.463 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.2%
Retail trade14.2%
Public administration14.1%
Information2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Finance & insurance2%
Education & health services2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,916
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,295 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
98.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(950)
Black43.4%(1,030)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(168)
Asian5.1%(120)
Other4.3%(103)
Diversity Score80.2%(1,901)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(712)
Black51.6%(1,188)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(98)
Asian4.6%(105)
Other8.7%(201)
Diversity Score78.4%(1,806)
Diversity Score
78
−2%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.5 min
+7%since 2020
from 16.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.2%
+30.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% 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
23.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
80.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
Female
20.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
Foreign born
10.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 2,304 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 $93,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,916 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.0% 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 4.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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