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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Detroit Metro

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · 6 counties · 4,452,557 residents · 3,892.33 sq mi
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Detroit is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,807. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $128,855.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,452,557
+5%since 1990
from 4,248,699 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,144 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,092 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.4
+7%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4.2M4.3M4.4M4.4M4.5M1990201020202024Detroit
20244.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,807
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,479 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,547
+56%since 1990
from $15,750 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,855
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $462 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+34%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(3,204,487)
Black22.1%(940,179)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(77,361)
Asian1.3%(55,733)
Diversity Score50.4%(2,142,733)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(3,110,679)
Black22.7%(1,010,292)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(126,918)
Asian2.3%(102,656)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,412,324)
Diversity Score
54
+7%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

DetroitCENTRAL649,095WarrenCENTRAL137,138DearbornCENTRAL105,611LivoniaCENTRAL92,603TroyCENTRAL88,733Farmington HillsCENTRAL83,291SouthfieldCENTRAL76,111NoviCENTRAL67,319PontiacCENTRAL62,077
What's inside

6 component counties

Wayne CountyCENTRAL1,769,038Oakland CountyCENTRAL1,288,337Macomb CountyCENTRAL886,221Livingston County197,315St. Clair County160,486Lapeer County89,516
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI has about 4,452,557 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?

The typical household in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI earns about $49,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI expensive?

In Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, the median home is worth about $128,855, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?

About 10.6% of people in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 203,858 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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