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Detroit

Michigan · 639,111 residents · 138.735 sq mi
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Detroit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,498. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 312,159 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,700. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
639,111
−33%since 2000
from 951,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,607 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 6,857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+13%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
598K715K832K950K1.1M1990201020202024Detroit
2024639K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,498
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,569
+33%since 2000
from $14,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,700
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
54.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(99,921)
Black81.2%(771,966)
Hispanic / Latino5%(47,167)
Asian1%(9,135)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(349,619)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(60,770)
Black77.2%(493,212)
Hispanic / Latino8%(51,269)
Asian1.6%(10,085)
Other2.8%(17,973)
Diversity Score47.1%(300,920)
Diversity Score
47
+28%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 26.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Detroit

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit, Michigan?

Detroit, Michigan has about 639,111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Detroit, Michigan earns about $32,498 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $52,700, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Detroit, Michigan?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Detroit, Michigan?

About 33.2% of people in Detroit, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Detroit, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Detroit, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 388,863 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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