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Poletown East

Michigan · Detroit · 1,166 residents · 0.966 sq mi
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The short version

Poletown East has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,242. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $54,700. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Poletown East; 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 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,166
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,242
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,601
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information0.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,146
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
47.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(99)
Black81.4%(949)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(63)
Asian1.6%(19)
Other3.1%(36)
Diversity Score40.8%(475)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(99)
Black81.4%(949)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(63)
Asian1.6%(19)
Other3.1%(36)
Diversity Score40.8%(475)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Foreign born
6.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poletown East, Detroit, Michigan?

Poletown East, Detroit, Michigan has about 1,166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poletown East, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Poletown East, Detroit, Michigan earns about $44,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poletown East, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Poletown East, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in Poletown East, Detroit, Michigan?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Poletown East, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poletown East, Detroit, Michigan?

About 35.3% of people in Poletown East, 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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