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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Detroit Metro

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · 6 counties · 4,296,250 residents · 3,892.33 sq mi
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Detroit has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,083. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $157,441.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,296,250
−4%since 2000
from 4,452,557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,104 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4.2M4.3M4.4M4.4M4.5M1990201020202024Detroit
20244.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,083
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,807 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,433
+12%since 2000
from $24,547 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,441
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,855 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(3,110,679)
Black22.7%(1,010,292)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(126,918)
Asian2.3%(102,656)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.2%(2,412,324)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(2,916,144)
Black22.6%(972,689)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(168,065)
Asian3.3%(140,558)
Other2.1%(88,480)
Diversity Score60.3%(2,591,244)
Diversity Score
60
+11%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 4,296,250 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI earns about $53,083 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 $157,441, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

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

About 26.9% 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 14.4% 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 47,551 residents, a change of about 1 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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