CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5515
Michigan · Wayne County · 2,260 residents · 0.62 sq mi
Notable rankings
#120highest rent burden in MI76.8%#271highest rent in MI$1,694#490highest WFH in MI20.1%TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5515 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,379. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $174,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,260
−4%since 2020
from 2,357 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,645 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 3,802 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+1%since 2020
from 38.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,379
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,917 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,274
+23%since 2020
from $25,367 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+15%since 2020
from 0.340 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
Other services15.7%
Finance & insurance10.6%
Public administration8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Retail trade6.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Education & health services1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$174,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $110,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,694
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,208 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.8%
+24.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+35%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(827)
Black54.4%(1,283)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(38)
Asian1.5%(35)
Other7.4%(174)
Diversity Score71.8%(1,693)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(706)
Black63.3%(1,430)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(33)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other3.5%(80)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,414)
Diversity Score
63
−13%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
+9%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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
9.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
Female
47.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.8% 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 2,260 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 $73,379 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 $174,000, and the typical rent is about $1,694 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.5% 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 14.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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