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Brightmoor

Michigan · Detroit · 7,585 residents · 3.002 sq mi
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The short version

Brightmoor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,886. 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 $65,996. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Brightmoor; 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 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,585
Population density
2,527 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,886
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,420
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,996
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$969
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(464)
Black86.4%(6,554)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(165)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other5%(379)
Diversity Score30.8%(2,339)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(464)
Black86.4%(6,554)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(165)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other5%(379)
Diversity Score30.8%(2,339)
Diversity Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
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
19.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
Female
56.1%
Foreign born
1.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brightmoor, Detroit, Michigan?

Brightmoor, Detroit, Michigan has about 7,585 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brightmoor, Detroit, Michigan earns about $31,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brightmoor, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Brightmoor, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $65,996, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Brightmoor, Detroit, Michigan?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brightmoor, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 30.5% of people in Brightmoor, 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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