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Detroit

Alabama · 230 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 $22,708. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,800. The poverty rate of 46.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
−7%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
173 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+21%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1692052412763121990201020202024Detroit
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,708
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,435
+13%since 2000
from $10,107 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(175)
Black20.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(12)
Diversity Score49.6%(114)
Diversity Score
50
+21%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+75%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+43.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 27.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit, Alabama?

Detroit, Alabama has about 230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Detroit, Alabama?

The typical household in Detroit, Alabama earns about $22,708 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 $64,800.

How educated are people in Detroit, Alabama?

About 8.0% 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 46.1% 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 47 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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