CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5856
Michigan · Wayne County · 4,128 residents · 2.14 sq mi
Notable rankings
#332lowest young in MI32.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5856 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,493. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $238,900. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% more than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
4,128
+9%since 2020
from 3,781 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,929 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 1,767 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
+3%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,493
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,397
+10%since 2020
from $27,759 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−17%since 2020
from 0.491 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
Information20.6%
Other services10.9%
Public administration9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$238,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $172,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $870 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−19.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−4%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(740)
Black71.1%(2,690)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(102)
Asian2%(77)
Other4.5%(172)
Diversity Score56.5%(2,138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(276)
Black86.5%(3,569)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other6.3%(260)
Diversity Score30.5%(1,259)
Diversity Score
31
−46%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.5 min
−7%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
14.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
50.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 4,128 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 $79,493 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 $238,900, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.0% 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 19.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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