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Southwest Detroit

Michigan · Detroit · 13,578 residents · 1.984 sq mi
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Southwest Detroit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $113,780. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Southwest Detroit; 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 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,578
Population density
6,844 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,980
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,782
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,780
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$870
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.2%
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(2,415)
Black9.4%(1,276)
Hispanic / Latino70.4%(9,556)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(331)
Diversity Score58%(7,869)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(2,415)
Black9.4%(1,276)
Hispanic / Latino70.4%(9,556)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(331)
Diversity Score58%(7,869)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
Female
48.0%
Foreign born
23.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Southwest Detroit

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Pop 12,061
Arlington Heights
Pop 11,187
Hunts Point
Pop 14,219
Sunnyside
Pop 13,764
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Income$44,954−2%
Home value$172,011+51%
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Arlington Heights
Income$47,235+3%
Home value$1,123,488+887%
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Hunts Point
Income$40,816−11%
Home value$635,400+458%
Population14,219+5%
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Income$53,659+17%
Home value$192,638+69%
Population13,764+1%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, Michigan?

Southwest Detroit, Detroit, Michigan has about 13,578 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, Michigan earns about $45,980 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest Detroit, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Southwest Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $113,780, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, Michigan?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 26.5% of people in Southwest Detroit, 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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