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Hamtramck

Michigan · 28,433 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 $29,230. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,600. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,433
+24%since 2000
from 22,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13,604 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 10,993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.7
−12%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K23K26K29K1990201020202024Hamtramck
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,230
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,616 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,893
−6%since 2000
from $12,691 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
50.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(15,829)
Black9.9%(2,814)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(321)
Asian26.8%(7,627)
Other8.2%(2,329)
Diversity Score76.8%(21,851)
Diversity Score
77
+30%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
40.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamtramck, Michigan?

Hamtramck, Michigan has about 28,433 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamtramck, Michigan?

The typical household in Hamtramck, Michigan earns about $29,230 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 $72,600, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Hamtramck, Michigan?

About 13.7% 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 47.0% 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 10,061 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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