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Detroit

Illinois · 83 residents · 0.251 sq mi
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Detroit is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,328. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83
−11%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+19%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1249861221591990201020202024Detroit
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,328
+176%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$28,450
+156%since 2000
from $11,127 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+68.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.213
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing29%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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
$86,200
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2018
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(83)
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: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit, Illinois?

Detroit, Illinois has about 83 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Detroit, Illinois?

The typical household in Detroit, Illinois earns about $76,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Detroit, Illinois expensive?

In Detroit, Illinois, the median home is worth about $86,200.

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 6.3% 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 18 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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