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Fitzgerald

Michigan · Detroit · 5,546 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Fitzgerald has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,434. 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 $70,436. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Fitzgerald; 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 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,546
Population density
5,568 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,434
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,445
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,436
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,104
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.0%
44.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(155)
Black96.9%(5,372)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(19)
Diversity Score7.6%(423)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(155)
Black96.9%(5,372)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(19)
Diversity Score7.6%(423)
Diversity Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
Female
55.7%
Foreign born
0.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fitzgerald, Detroit, Michigan?

Fitzgerald, Detroit, Michigan has about 5,546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fitzgerald, Detroit, Michigan earns about $36,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fitzgerald, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Fitzgerald, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $70,436, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in Fitzgerald, Detroit, Michigan?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fitzgerald, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 37.3% of people in Fitzgerald, 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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