CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5224
Michigan · Wayne County · 950 residents · 0.371 sq mi
Notable rankings
#202lowest young in MI30.3 yrs#276lowest low rent in MI$760#440highest commute in MI29.7 min#475highest home value in MI$348,000TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $348,000. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 47.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
950
+1%since 2020
from 938 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,561 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 2,528 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
+1%since 2020
from 30.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024950
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$44,799
+32%since 2020
from $33,885 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
−15%since 2020
from 0.591 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services40.6%
Public administration38.5%
Information13.4%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Retail trade0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$348,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $276,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
65.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(199)
Black74.1%(695)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other1.4%(13)
Diversity Score50.7%(475)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(175)
Black79.1%(751)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(24)
Diversity Score42.6%(404)
Diversity Score
43
−16%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.7 min
+11%since 2020
from 26.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
50.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
23.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
66.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
33.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+36.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 950 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $348,000, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.8% 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 47.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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