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Detroit

Alabama · 237 residents · 1.326 sq mi
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Detroit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,313. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,500. The poverty rate of 45.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−4%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+12%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1692052412763121990201020202024Detroit
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,313
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,194
+31%since 2000
from $10,107 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction27%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$179
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+43.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−12%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(196)
Black20.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(101)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(196)
Black13.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(12)
Diversity Score40.6%(96)
Diversity Score
41
−1%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+111%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
39.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
57.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit, Alabama?

Detroit, Alabama has about 237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Detroit, Alabama?

The typical household in Detroit, Alabama earns about $25,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Detroit, Alabama expensive?

In Detroit, Alabama, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $179 a month.

How educated are people in Detroit, Alabama?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Detroit, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Detroit, Alabama?

About 45.9% of people in Detroit, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Detroit, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Detroit, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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