East English is a neighborhood of 8,546 people in Detroit. That is roughly 62% ahead of the Detroit median. Density works out to 8,162 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 2%. Median home value sits at $178,652. 72% of homes are owner-occupied. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up East English; 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 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,546
Population density
8,162 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.05 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,594
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,228
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$178,652
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,339
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.63 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(1,585)
Black76%(6,496)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(204)
Asian0.5%(42)
Other2.6%(219)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(1,585)
Black76%(6,496)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(204)
Asian0.5%(42)
Other2.6%(219)
Diversity Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in East English Village, Detroit, Michigan?
East English Village, Detroit, Michigan has about 8,546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East English Village, Detroit, Michigan?
The typical household in East English Village, Detroit, Michigan earns about $64,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East English Village, Detroit, Michigan expensive?
In East English Village, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $178,652, and the typical rent is about $1,339 a month.
How educated are people in East English Village, Detroit, Michigan?
About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in East English Village, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East English Village, Detroit, Michigan?
About 12.1% of people in East English Village, Detroit, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.
