CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5879
Michigan · Wayne County · 7,278 residents · 6.939 sq mi
Notable rankings
#31highest population in MI7,278#115highest broadband in MI98.7%#426highest household income in MI$108,072TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5879 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,072. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $317,300. Households here earn about 79% more than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,278
+17%since 2020
from 6,238 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 899 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+6%since 2020
from 38.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$108,072
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,871 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,649
+4%since 2020
from $38,237 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−21%since 2020
from 0.513 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
Retail trade13.8%
Other services9.1%
Public administration9.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$317,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $186,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,073 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+8%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(3,269)
Black38.7%(2,412)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(56)
Asian5.5%(344)
Other2.5%(157)
Diversity Score71.5%(4,461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(3,460)
Black40.7%(2,964)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(48)
Asian4.7%(342)
Other6.4%(464)
Diversity Score75.2%(5,475)
Diversity Score
75
+5%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
−3%since 2020
from 24.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
+15.6 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
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
Female
53.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
Foreign born
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 7,278 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 $108,072 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 $317,300, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.7% 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 9.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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