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Core City

Michigan · Detroit · 3,019 residents · 1.416 sq mi
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Core City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,629. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $128,474. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Core City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,019
Population density
2,132 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,629
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,134
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,474
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$853
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.9%
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(137)
Black80.3%(2,423)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(298)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other5%(152)
Diversity Score42.7%(1,289)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(137)
Black80.3%(2,423)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(298)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other5%(152)
Diversity Score42.7%(1,289)
Diversity Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
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
36.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
3.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Core City, Detroit, Michigan?

Core City, Detroit, Michigan has about 3,019 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Core City, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Core City, Detroit, Michigan earns about $32,629 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Core City, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Core City, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $128,474, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Core City, Detroit, Michigan?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Core City, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Core City, Detroit, Michigan?

About 26.0% of people in Core City, 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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