CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5302
Michigan · Wayne County · 3,428 residents · 0.556 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27highest WFH in MI35.3%#156highest high poverty in MI39.8%#279highest density in MI6,165/sq mi#357lowest young in MI32.8 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5302 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,649. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $128,100. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,428
−12%since 2020
from 3,903 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,165 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 7,020 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
+20%since 2020
from 27.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,649
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,784
+17%since 2020
from $17,701 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+13%since 2020
from 0.467 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
Other services9.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
Public administration7.4%
Information5.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Finance & insurance0.3%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$128,100
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $963 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
54.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+96%since 2020
from 1.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(577)
Black78.8%(3,074)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(62)
Asian4.2%(165)
Other0.6%(25)
Diversity Score44.5%(1,736)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(328)
Black72.1%(2,471)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(40)
Asian2.2%(77)
Other14.9%(512)
Diversity Score56%(1,921)
Diversity Score
56
+26%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
−5%since 2020
from 23.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
54.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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 3,428 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 $44,649 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 $128,100, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.3% 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 39.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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