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Kansas · 75 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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Detroit is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,000. Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 25 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $112,500. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
75
−25%since 2023
from 100 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
153 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 204 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.5
+39%since 2023
from 45.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
38150262373485201020202024Detroit
202475
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $126,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,467
−14%since 2023
from $36,412 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
−3%since 2023
from 0.239 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information40.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$112,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $102,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
0.9
+15%since 2023
from 0.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
Female
36.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit, Kansas?

Detroit, Kansas has about 75 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Detroit, Kansas?

The typical household in Detroit, Kansas earns about $120,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Detroit, Kansas expensive?

In Detroit, Kansas, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Detroit, Kansas?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Detroit, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Detroit, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Detroit, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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