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Detroit

Illinois · 74 residents (2025 est.) · 0.251 sq mi
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Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,000. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% 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
30
−68%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.4
+77%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:74 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1249861221591990201020202024Detroit
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,223
+118%since 2000
from $11,127 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+61%since 2010
from 0.213 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade64.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
92.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2011
from 84.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.1%
−62.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.0%
+32.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
42.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit, Illinois?

Detroit, Illinois has about 30 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Detroit, Illinois expensive?

In Detroit, Illinois, the median home is worth about $74,000.

How educated are people in Detroit, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Detroit, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Detroit, Illinois?

About 16.7% of people in Detroit, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Detroit, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Detroit, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -70 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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