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Islandview

Michigan · Detroit · 7,190 residents · 1.521 sq mi
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Islandview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,548. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $222,597. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Islandview; 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 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,190
Population density
4,727 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,548
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,177
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,597
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$896
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.8%
60.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(1,700)
Black67.2%(4,835)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(123)
Asian1.2%(83)
Other6.2%(449)
Diversity Score60.9%(4,382)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(1,700)
Black67.2%(4,835)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(123)
Asian1.2%(83)
Other6.2%(449)
Diversity Score60.9%(4,382)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Foreign born
3.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Islandview, Detroit, Michigan?

Islandview, Detroit, Michigan has about 7,190 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Islandview, Detroit, Michigan earns about $39,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Islandview, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Islandview, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $222,597, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in Islandview, Detroit, Michigan?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Islandview, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 32.1% of people in Islandview, 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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