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Downtown

Michigan · Detroit · 5,461 residents · 0.927 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,674. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $631,000. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% more than the Detroit median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Downtown; 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 34.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,461
Population density
5,891 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,674
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$69,205
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.555
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$631,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,749
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.4%
98.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(1,963)
Black43.5%(2,374)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(266)
Asian7%(381)
Other8.7%(477)
Diversity Score83.4%(4,553)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(1,963)
Black43.5%(2,374)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(266)
Asian7%(381)
Other8.7%(477)
Diversity Score83.4%(4,553)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.7%
Female
30.3%
Foreign born
11.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Downtown

Bolton
Pop 5,185
Goldsmith
Pop 5,874
Central Oak Park
Pop 6,573
Elyria Swansea
Pop 6,479
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DOWNTOWN VS
Bolton
Income$62,008−4%
Home value–
Population5,185−5%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Goldsmith
Income$61,919−4%
Home value$523,029−17%
Population5,874+8%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Central Oak Park
Income$64,135−1%
Home value$448,750−29%
Population6,573+20%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Elyria Swansea
Income$62,457−3%
Home value$404,152−36%
Population6,479+19%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Detroit, Michigan?

Downtown, Detroit, Michigan has about 5,461 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, Detroit, Michigan earns about $64,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Downtown, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $631,000, and the typical rent is about $1,749 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Detroit, Michigan?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.6% of people in Downtown, 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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