CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5401
Michigan · Wayne County · 3,531 residents · 0.477 sq mi
Notable rankings
#131lowest low income in MI$31,250#150highest density in MI7,403/sq mi#211highest high poverty in MI36.6%#253lowest low home value in MI$76,500TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5401 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $76,500. The poverty rate of 36.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
3,531
+4%since 2020
from 3,402 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,403 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 7,132 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+6%since 2020
from 37.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,837
+34%since 2020
from $14,043 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+12%since 2020
from 0.476 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
Other services14.2%
Public administration14.2%
Information5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Education & health services1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Wholesale trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$76,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,014 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
57.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+4%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(221)
Black86.7%(2,950)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(231)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,017)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(19)
Black93.3%(3,293)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(70)
Diversity Score16%(565)
Diversity Score
16
−46%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.3 min
−16%since 2020
from 33.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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
20.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
54.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% 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 3,531 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 $31,250 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 $76,500, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.5% 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 36.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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