CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5311
Michigan · Wayne County · 1,037 residents · 0.241 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest low broadband in MI#442 US59.9%#17lowest low income in MI#224 US$16,553#151highest high poverty in MI40.1%#178lowest low education in MI8.3%TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5311 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,553. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 8% 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 $89,300. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 73% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,037
+11%since 2020
from 934 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,303 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 3,876 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
+12%since 2020
from 44.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$16,553
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $13,333 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,794
+32%since 2020
from $12,770 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
−3%since 2020
from 0.501 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food15.8%
Information11.7%
Retail trade2.7%
Other services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$89,300
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $599 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
86.7% rent
Vacancy rate
36.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+100%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(82)
Black87.7%(819)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian2.2%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.8%(260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(65)
Black88.9%(922)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(35)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.2%(12)
Diversity Score25.5%(265)
Diversity Score
26
−8%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
−6%since 2020
from 25.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
59.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
64.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
Female
35.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
56.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 1,037 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 $16,553 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.3% 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 40.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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