CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5638
Michigan · Wayne County · 2,836 residents · 0.514 sq mi
Notable rankings
#200highest broadband in MI98.1%#215lowest low poverty in MI2.8%#285highest rent in MI$1,678#356highest WFH in MI22.5%TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5638 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,137. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $321,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 82% more than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
2,836
−4%since 2020
from 2,967 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,518 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 5,772 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+2%since 2020
from 42.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$110,137
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,089 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,352
+24%since 2020
from $36,624 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−13%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
Information10.7%
Other services10%
Public administration8.4%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$321,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $232,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,678
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,274 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(2,303)
Black12.4%(369)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(97)
Asian4.6%(135)
Other2.1%(63)
Diversity Score47.3%(1,404)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,417)
Black2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(185)
Asian3.8%(107)
Other2.5%(70)
Diversity Score33.4%(946)
Diversity Score
33
−29%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.8 min
+26%since 2020
from 22.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
9.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 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 2,836 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 $110,137 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 $321,100, and the typical rent is about $1,678 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.2% 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 2.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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