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Regent Park

Michigan · Detroit · 6,438 residents · 0.834 sq mi
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Regent Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $65,847. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Regent Park; 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 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,438
Population density
7,719 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,357
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,945
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$65,847
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,312
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(212)
Black93.2%(5,999)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other3.1%(199)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,044)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(212)
Black93.2%(5,999)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other3.1%(199)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,044)
Diversity Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Foreign born
0.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Regent Park, Detroit, Michigan?

Regent Park, Detroit, Michigan has about 6,438 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Regent Park, Detroit, Michigan earns about $41,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Regent Park, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Regent Park, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $65,847, and the typical rent is about $1,312 a month.

How educated are people in Regent Park, Detroit, Michigan?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Regent Park, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 32.5% of people in Regent 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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