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Ravendale

Michigan · Detroit · 3,421 residents · 0.736 sq mi
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The short version

Ravendale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,283. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $52,212. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Ravendale; 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 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,421
Population density
4,648 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,283
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,718
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,212
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$995
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.0%
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(71)
Black94.1%(3,219)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(119)
Diversity Score14.1%(483)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(71)
Black94.1%(3,219)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(119)
Diversity Score14.1%(483)
Diversity Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ravendale, Detroit, Michigan?

Ravendale, Detroit, Michigan has about 3,421 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ravendale, Detroit, Michigan earns about $34,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ravendale, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Ravendale, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $52,212, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Ravendale, Detroit, Michigan?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ravendale, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 31.1% of people in Ravendale, 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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