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Boynton

Michigan · Detroit · 6,529 residents · 1.218 sq mi
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The short version

Boynton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,216. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $66,353. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% more than the Detroit median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Boynton; 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 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,529
Population density
5,360 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,216
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,225
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
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
$66,353
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,016
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(264)
Black70.1%(4,577)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,090)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(598)
Diversity Score58.8%(3,841)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(264)
Black70.1%(4,577)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,090)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(598)
Diversity Score58.8%(3,841)
Diversity Score
59
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
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
24.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
3.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boynton, Detroit, Michigan?

Boynton, Detroit, Michigan has about 6,529 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boynton, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Boynton, Detroit, Michigan earns about $51,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boynton, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Boynton, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $66,353, and the typical rent is about $1,016 a month.

How educated are people in Boynton, Detroit, Michigan?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Boynton, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boynton, Detroit, Michigan?

About 20.1% of people in Boynton, 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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