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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Detroit Metro

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · 6 counties · 4,392,041 residents · 3,892.33 sq mi
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Detroit has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $179,231.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,392,041
−1%since 2000
from 4,452,557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,128 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+13%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4.2M4.3M4.4M4.4M4.5M1990201020202024Detroit
20244.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,979
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,807 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,269
+44%since 2000
from $24,547 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,231
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,855 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(2,799,533)
Black21.7%(952,462)
Hispanic / Latino5%(219,953)
Asian4.8%(211,344)
Other3.3%(144,833)
Diversity Score65.9%(2,893,832)
Segregation Score56.6%(2,485,248)
Diversity Score
66
+22%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
57
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 4,392,041 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI earns about $63,979 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 $179,231, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

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

About 32.1% 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 13.8% 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 143,342 residents, a change of about 3 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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