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Barton-McFarland

Michigan · Detroit · 7,650 residents · 1.4 sq mi
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The short version

Barton-McFarland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,460. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $62,133. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Barton-McFarland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,650
Population density
5,464 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,460
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,716
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,133
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,266
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(185)
Black81.6%(6,246)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(568)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(651)
Diversity Score40%(3,060)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(185)
Black81.6%(6,246)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(568)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(651)
Diversity Score40%(3,060)
Diversity Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
3.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton-McFarland, Detroit, Michigan?

Barton-McFarland, Detroit, Michigan has about 7,650 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barton-McFarland, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Barton-McFarland, Detroit, Michigan earns about $36,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barton-McFarland, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Barton-McFarland, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $62,133, and the typical rent is about $1,266 a month.

How educated are people in Barton-McFarland, Detroit, Michigan?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Barton-McFarland, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barton-McFarland, Detroit, Michigan?

About 27.2% of people in Barton-McFarland, Detroit, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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