CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5214
Michigan · Wayne County · 1,517 residents · 0.504 sq mi
Notable rankings
#90highest home value in MI$531,500#176highest education in MI66.7%#225highest WFH in MI25.3%#240highest per-capita income in MI$61,631TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5214 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,192. Population has grown 35% since 2020. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $531,500. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $531,500, the poverty rate sits 56% 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 32.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,517
+35%since 2020
from 1,121 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,010 / sq mi
+35%since 2020
from 2,224 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
+2%since 2020
from 31.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,192
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,900 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,631
+95%since 2020
from $31,662 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+11%since 2020
from 0.493 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
Information10.7%
Other services6.8%
Public administration5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Education & health services0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$531,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $283,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,354
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $684 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
75.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+24%since 2020
from 7.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(546)
Black36.4%(408)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(149)
Asian1.2%(14)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score76.6%(858)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(702)
Black24.1%(365)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(190)
Asian8.3%(126)
Other8.8%(134)
Diversity Score87.2%(1,323)
Diversity Score
87
+14%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
66.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
+19%since 2020
from 18.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% 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 1,517 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 $60,192 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 $531,500, and the typical rent is about $1,354 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 66.7% 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 19.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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