CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5246
Michigan · Wayne County · 1,189 residents · 2.409 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5246 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,152. Population has fallen 40% since 2020, a loss of 805 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $62,100. The poverty rate of 41.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,189
−40%since 2020
from 1,994 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
494 / sq mi
−40%since 2020
from 828 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+9%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$19,152
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $16,558 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,175
+44%since 2020
from $13,351 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
−7%since 2020
from 0.535 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.8%
Other services3.2%
Public administration3.2%
Retail trade2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$62,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$896
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $565 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−28.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−6%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(555)
Black14.8%(296)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(928)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(215)
Diversity Score84%(1,676)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(422)
Black9.6%(114)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(553)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(100)
Diversity Score80.2%(953)
Diversity Score
80
−5%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.6 min
−15%since 2020
from 28.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% 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
18.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
43.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
35.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.1%
+28.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% 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 1,189 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 $19,152 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 $62,100, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 0.6% 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 41.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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