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Harper Woods

Michigan · 14,236 residents · 2.629 sq mi
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Harper Woods has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $110,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,236
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,415 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
−2%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Harper Woods
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,833
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,769 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,137
−11%since 2000
from $24,900 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(12,099)
Black10.2%(1,449)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(224)
Asian1.7%(242)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.4%(4,336)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(6,909)
Black45.3%(6,451)
Hispanic / Latino2%(281)
Asian1.4%(204)
Other1.2%(176)
Diversity Score68.1%(9,694)
Diversity Score
68
+124%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper Woods, Michigan?

Harper Woods, Michigan has about 14,236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harper Woods, Michigan?

The typical household in Harper Woods, Michigan earns about $44,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harper Woods, Michigan expensive?

In Harper Woods, Michigan, the median home is worth about $110,700, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Harper Woods, Michigan?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Harper Woods, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harper Woods, Michigan?

About 12.1% of people in Harper Woods, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harper Woods, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Harper Woods, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 667 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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