CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5530
Michigan · Wayne County · 861 residents · 0.722 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5530 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,833. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 199 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 43.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
861
−19%since 2020
from 1,060 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,193 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 1,468 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+15%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024861
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,833
+182%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $11,667 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,392
−6%since 2020
from $22,769 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.4%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−42%since 2020
from 0.706 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.7%
Finance & insurance15.7%
Education & health services11.1%
Other services5.1%
Public administration5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$871
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $690 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
79.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(56)
Black94.7%(1,004)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(11)
Black92.9%(800)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(50)
Diversity Score16.6%(143)
Diversity Score
17
+33%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
−26%since 2020
from 33.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+25.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
34.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Female
56.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 861 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 $39,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $871 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 2.0% 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 43.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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