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Elmwood Park

Michigan · Detroit · 6,929 residents · 0.967 sq mi
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The short version

Elmwood Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,915. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $164,388. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Elmwood Park; 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 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,929
Population density
7,165 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,915
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,892
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,388
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$934
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.9%
84.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(242)
Black93.8%(6,496)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.6%(182)
Diversity Score14.9%(1,032)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(242)
Black93.8%(6,496)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.6%(182)
Diversity Score14.9%(1,032)
Diversity Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
Female
57.5%
Foreign born
1.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood Park, Detroit, Michigan?

Elmwood Park, Detroit, Michigan has about 6,929 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmwood Park, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Elmwood Park, Detroit, Michigan earns about $35,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmwood Park, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Elmwood Park, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $164,388, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood Park, Detroit, Michigan?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elmwood Park, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmwood Park, Detroit, Michigan?

About 33.7% of people in Elmwood Park, 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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