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Detroit

Oregon · 203 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Detroit has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. Median home value is $181,300. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203
−23%since 2000
from 262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.6
+31%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
451201962723471990201020202024Detroit
2024111
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,074
+157%since 2000
from $19,857 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−10%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(11)
Diversity Score30.5%(62)
Diversity Score
31
+223%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+34.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit, Oregon?

Detroit, Oregon has about 203 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Detroit, Oregon?

The typical household in Detroit, Oregon earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Detroit, Oregon expensive?

In Detroit, Oregon, the median home is worth about $181,300.

How educated are people in Detroit, Oregon?

About 40.3% of adults age 25 and over in Detroit, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Detroit, Oregon?

About 6.9% of people in Detroit, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Detroit, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Detroit, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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