CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5189
Michigan · Wayne County · 2,061 residents · 0.713 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5189 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.3% 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
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,061
+8%since 2020
from 1,903 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,891 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 2,669 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
−24%since 2020
from 43.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,864
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,303 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,115
−20%since 2020
from $16,386 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
+7%since 2020
from 0.508 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16%
Finance & insurance14.6%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
Information3.9%
Other services3%
Education & health services2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$842
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $743 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
99.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(64)
Black94.7%(1,803)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(24)
Diversity Score12.6%(240)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(41)
Black94.6%(1,950)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(46)
Diversity Score13%(267)
Diversity Score
13
+3%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
+9%since 2020
from 22.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
52.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Female
63.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 2,061 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 $23,864 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 $842 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 59.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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