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Jefferson Chalmers

Michigan · Detroit · 3,619 residents · 0.982 sq mi
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The short version

Jefferson Chalmers has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $138,534. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% more than the Detroit median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Jefferson Chalmers; 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 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,619
Population density
3,685 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,298
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,249
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,534
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,279
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(815)
Black71.9%(2,603)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other5%(181)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,943)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(815)
Black71.9%(2,603)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other5%(181)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,943)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
0.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, Michigan?

Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, Michigan has about 3,619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, Michigan earns about $53,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $138,534, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, Michigan?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, Michigan?

About 21.0% of people in Jefferson Chalmers, 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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