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Detroit

Illinois · 76 residents · 0.251 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,300. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−18%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
303 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+7%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1249861221591990201020202024Detroit
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,200
+73%since 2000
from $11,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade72.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
20.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−78%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
43.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2011
from 84.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
34.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit, Illinois?

Detroit, Illinois has about 76 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Detroit, Illinois expensive?

In Detroit, Illinois, the median home is worth about $63,300.

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 17.4% 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 25 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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