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Berg-Lasher

Michigan · Detroit · 5,667 residents · 0.972 sq mi
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The short version

Berg-Lasher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $102,748. The poverty rate of 38.9% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Berg-Lasher; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,667
Population density
5,830 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,988
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,569
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.566
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,748
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$864
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.5%
55.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(74)
Black90.8%(5,143)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(442)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(74)
Black90.8%(5,143)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(442)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,205)
Diversity Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
Female
55.6%
Foreign born
2.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berg-Lasher, Detroit, Michigan?

Berg-Lasher, Detroit, Michigan has about 5,667 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berg-Lasher, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Berg-Lasher, Detroit, Michigan earns about $32,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berg-Lasher, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Berg-Lasher, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $102,748, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Berg-Lasher, Detroit, Michigan?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Berg-Lasher, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berg-Lasher, Detroit, Michigan?

About 38.9% of people in Berg-Lasher, 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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