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Morningside

Michigan · Detroit · 8,439 residents · 1.109 sq mi
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The short version

Morningside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,628. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $100,486. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% more than the Detroit median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Morningside; 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 30.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,439
Population density
7,610 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,628
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,309
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,486
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,206
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.2%
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(341)
Black90.4%(7,631)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(398)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,882)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(341)
Black90.4%(7,631)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(398)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,882)
Diversity Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
Female
54.6%
Foreign born
3.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morningside, Detroit, Michigan?

Morningside, Detroit, Michigan has about 8,439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morningside, Detroit, Michigan earns about $52,628 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morningside, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Morningside, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $100,486, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

How educated are people in Morningside, Detroit, Michigan?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morningside, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 33.9% of people in Morningside, 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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