CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5204
Michigan · Wayne County · 1,743 residents · 0.158 sq mi
Notable rankings
#38highest density in MI11,032/sq mi#81lowest low income in MI#1320 US$26,417#111lowest young in MI28.2 yrs#137highest home value in MI$468,500TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5204 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,417. Population has declined 7% since 2020. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,743
−7%since 2020
from 1,884 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,032 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 11,924 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.2
+1%since 2020
from 27.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,417
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,214 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,407
+20%since 2020
from $24,595 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
−4%since 2020
from 0.596 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.5%
Retail trade10%
Public administration5.1%
Information4.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Education & health services0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,099
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $752 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
97.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% 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
47.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(569)
Black53.8%(1,014)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian8.2%(154)
Other7.4%(139)
Diversity Score75.9%(1,429)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(459)
Black56.1%(978)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(102)
Asian2.5%(44)
Other9.2%(160)
Diversity Score75.4%(1,315)
Diversity Score
75
−1%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.3 min
−3%since 2020
from 18.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
52.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+4.8 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 $26,417 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 $1,099 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.3% 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 39.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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