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Eastpointe

Michigan · 33,814 residents (2025 est.) · 5.158 sq mi
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Eastpointe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,325. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $142,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,982
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34,077 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
6,588 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−1%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:33,814 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
32K33K33K34K35K2000201020202024Eastpointe
202434K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,325
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,261 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,022
+40%since 2000
from $20,665 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+9%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,325
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(31,094)
Black4.7%(1,594)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(453)
Asian0.9%(295)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(5,650)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(12,080)
Black55.1%(18,712)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(536)
Asian0.7%(228)
Other7.1%(2,426)
Diversity Score70.6%(24,001)
Diversity Score
71
+326%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 75.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastpointe, Michigan?

Eastpointe, Michigan has about 33,982 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastpointe, Michigan?

The typical household in Eastpointe, Michigan earns about $62,325 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eastpointe, Michigan expensive?

In Eastpointe, Michigan, the median home is worth about $142,200, and the typical rent is about $1,325 a month.

How educated are people in Eastpointe, Michigan?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Eastpointe, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eastpointe, Michigan?

About 17.5% of people in Eastpointe, Michigan 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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