CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5207
Michigan · Wayne County · 3,157 residents · 0.296 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34highest home value in MI$631,000#41highest density in MI10,666/sq mi#136highest WFH in MI28.3%#180highest per-capita income in MI$65,640TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5207 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wayne County median. Despite a median home value of $631,000, the poverty rate sits 102% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,157
+3%since 2020
from 3,077 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,666 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 10,395 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+21%since 2020
from 29.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,971
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,510 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,640
+31%since 2020
from $50,162 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
+33%since 2020
from 0.421 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
Other services14.9%
Public administration11.2%
Arts, entertainment, food9.7%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Information4.6%
Wholesale trade3%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$631,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,627
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,342 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
98.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.9%
+65.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(1,695)
Black31.7%(976)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(96)
Asian8.2%(252)
Other1.9%(58)
Diversity Score73.5%(2,261)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(1,251)
Black37.6%(1,186)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(168)
Asian8.7%(276)
Other8.7%(276)
Diversity Score85.5%(2,698)
Diversity Score
85
+16%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.9 min
−13%since 2020
from 20.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.3%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
62.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
Female
37.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
Foreign born
11.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.4% 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 3,157 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 $43,971 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 $631,000, and the typical rent is about $1,627 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.2% 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 25.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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