Detroit, Michigan
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Detroit, Michigan, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Detroit | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 638,530 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $39,938 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.1% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $83,900 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,074 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 32.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.0% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 6.6% | 7.2% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 24.8 | 24.2 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 12.0% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 19.0% | 46.1% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Detroit, Michigan
| Statistic | Detroit | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 10.8% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 75.0% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.7% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 41.8 | 45.3 | 61.4 |
Age in Detroit, Michigan
| Statistic | Detroit | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 35.2 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 24.8% | 21.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 9.1% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 15.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 11.8% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 23.5% | 25.6% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 15.1% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Detroit, Michigan
| Statistic | Detroit | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 257,998 | 4,076,369 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 51.7% | 62.4% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 27.8% | 27.1% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 32.7% | 16.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 42.8% | 30.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 57.0% | 34.2% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Detroit, Michigan
| Statistic | Detroit | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $24,594 | $40,735 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 35.2% | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 2.8% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 56.7% | 29.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 39.0% | 13.5% | n/a |
Housing in Detroit, Michigan
| Statistic | Detroit | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 329,393 | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 64.3% | 72.0% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 19.3% | 13.3% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 21.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,947.0 | 1,972.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.7% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 35.9% | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,402 | $2,904 | n/a |
Education in Detroit, Michigan
| Statistic | Detroit | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 16.7% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 32.6% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 32.6% | 31.7% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.8% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 7.3% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Detroit, Michigan
| Statistic | Detroit | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 54.1% | 61.3% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 65.5% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 4.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 22.0% | 29.1% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 5.8% | 6.0% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 20.1% | 7.0% | n/a |
Origins and language in Detroit, Michigan
| Statistic | Detroit | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 77.1% | 76.0% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 3.0% | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 3.7% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 88.0% | 89.6% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 7.0% | 3.1% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.9% | 8.5% | 16.7% |