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Hamtramck

Michigan · 22,423 residents · 2.09 sq mi
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Hamtramck has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,240. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,700. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,423
−2%since 2000
from 22,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,729 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 10,993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.8
−9%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K23K26K29K1990201020202024Hamtramck
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,240
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,616 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,161
−12%since 2000
from $12,691 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+10%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(13,872)
Black14.9%(3,430)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(300)
Asian10.3%(2,377)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(13,615)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53%(11,876)
Black19.1%(4,285)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(328)
Asian21.4%(4,806)
Other3.7%(837)
Diversity Score78.2%(17,539)
Diversity Score
78
+32%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
40.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamtramck, Michigan?

Hamtramck, Michigan has about 22,423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamtramck, Michigan?

The typical household in Hamtramck, Michigan earns about $24,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamtramck, Michigan expensive?

In Hamtramck, Michigan, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Hamtramck, Michigan?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hamtramck, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamtramck, Michigan?

About 43.3% of people in Hamtramck, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamtramck, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamtramck, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,051 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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