CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5598
Michigan · Wayne County · 3,020 residents · 0.626 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5598 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,319. Population has declined 14% since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 60.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,020
−14%since 2020
from 3,515 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,824 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 5,615 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
−1%since 2020
from 55.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$15,319
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $12,934 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,248
+215%since 2020
from $9,604 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
60.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.784
+94%since 2020
from 0.403 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.4%
Other services8.6%
Information7.3%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Public administration2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$623
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $446 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
91.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
69.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(123)
Black94.7%(3,328)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(48)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score12.8%(449)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(185)
Black92.4%(2,791)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(18)
Diversity Score17.8%(536)
Diversity Score
18
+39%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
−2%since 2020
from 29.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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
48.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
52.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.8%
+29.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.2 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 3,020 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 $15,319 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 $623 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.0% 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 60.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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