CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5238
Michigan · Wayne County · 4,008 residents · 0.523 sq mi
Notable rankings
#112lowest low education in MI6.6%#131highest density in MI7,663/sq mi#137highest foreign-born in MI25.2%#169lowest young in MI29.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5238 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,835. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $105,900. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,008
−12%since 2020
from 4,534 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,663 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 8,669 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
+8%since 2020
from 27.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,835
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,844 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,110
+24%since 2020
from $15,391 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+5%since 2020
from 0.372 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26%
Retail trade12.5%
Wholesale trade10%
Finance & insurance9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$105,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $738 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+54%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(1,199)
Black13.3%(603)
Hispanic / Latino60.2%(2,731)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score68.7%(3,115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(890)
Black2.2%(90)
Hispanic / Latino74.7%(2,995)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(33)
Diversity Score49%(1,963)
Diversity Score
49
−29%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
−18%since 2020
from 24.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
55.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
25.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% 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 4,008 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 $39,835 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 $105,900, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.6% 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 27.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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