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Springwells

Michigan · Detroit · 13,986 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Springwells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,236. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $81,705. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Springwells; 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 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,986
Population density
8,512 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,236
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,212
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,705
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$938
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(2,406)
Black4.1%(568)
Hispanic / Latino78.1%(10,924)
Asian0.5%(65)
Other0.2%(23)
Diversity Score44.8%(6,270)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(2,406)
Black4.1%(568)
Hispanic / Latino78.1%(10,924)
Asian0.5%(65)
Other0.2%(23)
Diversity Score44.8%(6,270)
Diversity Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
29.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springwells, Detroit, Michigan?

Springwells, Detroit, Michigan has about 13,986 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springwells, Detroit, Michigan earns about $44,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springwells, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Springwells, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $81,705, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Springwells, Detroit, Michigan?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Springwells, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 29.1% of people in Springwells, 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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