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Franklin Park

Michigan · Detroit · 11,345 residents · 2.22 sq mi
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The short version

Franklin Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,240. 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 $56,169. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Franklin Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,345
Population density
5,110 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,240
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,703
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,169
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,082
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.2%
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(514)
Black86.9%(9,857)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(323)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(651)
Diversity Score29.9%(3,389)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(514)
Black86.9%(9,857)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(323)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(651)
Diversity Score29.9%(3,389)
Diversity Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
2.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Franklin Park, Detroit, Michigan has about 11,345 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin Park, Detroit, Michigan earns about $37,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin Park, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Franklin Park, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $56,169, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

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

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin Park, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 35.6% of people in Franklin 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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