CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5308
Michigan · Wayne County · 1,348 residents · 0.445 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5308 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,864. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $34,000. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 80% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
1,348
−12%since 2020
from 1,532 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,029 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 3,443 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
−16%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$11,864
−61%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,960
−1%since 2020
from $11,070 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
64.9%
+27.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.606
+39%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.2%
Finance & insurance22.2%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
Other services7.6%
Public administration4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$34,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $676 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
56.9% rent
Vacancy rate
41.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.5%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+206%since 2020
from 0.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(59)
Black93%(1,425)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(43)
Diversity Score16.6%(254)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(35)
Black92.6%(1,248)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other4.4%(59)
Diversity Score17.5%(236)
Diversity Score
18
+6%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.3 min
+15%since 2020
from 27.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% 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
38.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
55.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 1,348 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 $11,864 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 $34,000, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.7% 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 64.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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