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Park

Michigan · Detroit · 1,658 residents · 2.078 sq mi
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The short version

Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,991. 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 $73,000. Households here earn about 28% more than the Detroit median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up 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 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,658
Population density
798 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,991
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,603
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,352
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(160)
Black83.9%(1,391)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(67)
Diversity Score35.6%(590)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(160)
Black83.9%(1,391)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(67)
Diversity Score35.6%(590)
Diversity Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
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
11.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
Female
55.5%
Foreign born
3.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
US average: 13.6%
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PARK VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park, Detroit, Michigan?

Park, Detroit, Michigan has about 1,658 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Park, Detroit, Michigan earns about $50,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Park, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $1,352 a month.

How educated are people in Park, Detroit, Michigan?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Park, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.3% of people in 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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