CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5905
Michigan · Wayne County · 5,720 residents · 13.775 sq mi
Notable rankings
#202highest population in MI5,720#233lowest low rent burden in MI12.3%#443highest commute in MI29.7 minTRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5905 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $231,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,720
+2%since 2020
from 5,617 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
415 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 408 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
−6%since 2020
from 48.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,156
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,703 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,056
+37%since 2020
from $32,791 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
+6%since 2020
from 0.473 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.2%
Retail trade14.3%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
Wholesale trade9.6%
Information5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
Education & health services3.1%
Other services2.5%
Public administration1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$231,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $152,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,066 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+17%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,216)
Black2.9%(161)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(169)
Diversity Score17%(953)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(4,798)
Black4.3%(248)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(186)
Asian1.2%(70)
Other7.3%(418)
Diversity Score36%(2,059)
Diversity Score
36
+112%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.7 min
+12%since 2020
from 26.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 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
3.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Female
43.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.1 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 5,720 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 $67,156 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 $231,700, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.0% 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 11.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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