CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5309
Michigan · Wayne County · 1,468 residents · 0.487 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5309 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,320. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 344 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $34,700. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 68% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,468
−19%since 2020
from 1,812 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,014 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 3,721 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−30%since 2020
from 47.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$19,320
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,901 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,531
−17%since 2020
from $17,557 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
−1%since 2020
from 0.480 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28%
Information25.4%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$34,700
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $13,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
69.7% rent
Vacancy rate
52.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+157%since 2020
from 0.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 5309 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(41)
Black93.5%(1,694)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(77)
Diversity Score15.5%(280)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(122)
Black62%(910)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(375)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other3.8%(56)
Diversity Score67.8%(995)
Diversity Score
68
+338%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.8 min
+30%since 2020
from 24.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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
33.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
Female
56.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
Foreign born
17.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 5309
Census Tract 95.11
Pop 1,645
Census Tract 68.04
Pop 2,231
Census Tract 98.01
Pop 1,844
Census Tract 2.01
Pop 3,229
Places similar to Census Tract 5309Head to head
Compare Census Tract 5309 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 5309 VS
Census Tract 1734
Income$114,475+493%
Home value$248,700+617%
Population5,249+258%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 5309 VS
Census Tract 1735
Income$79,088+309%
Home value$258,200+644%
Population2,246+53%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 5309 VS
Census Tract 1725
Income$47,679+147%
Home value$161,200+365%
Population2,337+59%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 5309 VS
Census Tract 1736
Income$86,563+348%
Home value$186,200+437%
Population1,399−5%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,468 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 $19,320 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 $34,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.4% 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 52.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Wayne CountyOther census tracts in Wayne County
Census Tract 5904.01Census Tract 5612Census Tract 5645.04Census Tract 5879Census Tract 5644.01Census Tract 5737.02Census Tract 5722Census Tract 5646Census Tract 5644.02Census Tract 5736Census Tract 5785Census Tract 5619Census Tract 5917Census Tract 5918Census Tract 5862.01Census Tract 5740DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024