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Midtown

Michigan · Detroit · 6,149 residents · 0.693 sq mi
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The short version

Midtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,277. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $396,600. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Midtown; 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 31.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,149
Population density
8,873 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,277
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,181
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.598
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information1.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$396,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.7%
90.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(1,963)
Black52%(3,196)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(257)
Asian7.4%(457)
Other4.5%(276)
Diversity Score77.3%(4,755)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(1,963)
Black52%(3,196)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(257)
Asian7.4%(457)
Other4.5%(276)
Diversity Score77.3%(4,755)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
8.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midtown, Detroit, Michigan?

Midtown, Detroit, Michigan has about 6,149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midtown, Detroit, Michigan earns about $31,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midtown, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Midtown, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $396,600, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Midtown, Detroit, Michigan?

About 44.6% of adults age 25 and over in Midtown, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 41.6% of people in Midtown, 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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