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Detroit

Kansas · 102 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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Detroit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,897. Population has fallen 43% since 2019, a loss of 76 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,000. Households here earn about 53% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−43%since 2019
from 178 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
−43%since 2019
from 363 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+84%since 2019
from 23.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
38150262373485201020202024Detroit
202475
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,897
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $26,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,629
+8%since 2019
from $15,342 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing21.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$85,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−8%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic64%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.6%(102)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.8%(15)
Diversity Score
15
−74%since 2019
from 58 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 71.9% in 2019
Female
26.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
Foreign born
13.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
39.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit, Kansas?

Detroit, Kansas has about 102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Detroit, Kansas?

The typical household in Detroit, Kansas earns about $28,897 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 $85,000.

How educated are people in Detroit, Kansas?

About 0.0% 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 11.3% 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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