Detroit, MI

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Detroit Overview

636,787
TOTAL POPULATION
302,874
MALE POPULATION
333,913
FEMALE POPULATION
90.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,861
PER CAPITA INCOME
$46,424
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,761
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,695
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
272,226
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
14.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Detroit Area Codes

Race in Detroit

The most populous races in Detroit are Black / African American (495,533 | 77.8%), White / Caucasian (77,788 | 12.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (48,054 | 7.5%).
Race in Detroit
Race# Population% Population
Asian10,2521.6%
Black / African American495,53377.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific940.0%
Hispanic or Latino48,0547.5%
Native / Alaskan2,2740.4%
White / Caucasian77,78812.2%
Two or more Races23,9023.7%
Some other Race26,9444.2%
Total636,787100.0%

Ancestry in Detroit

The most populous ancestries reported in Detroit are Mexican (33,152 | 5.2%), American (24,716 | 3.9%), Arab (12,746 | 2.0%), Subsaharan African (11,539 | 1.8%), and German (11,300 | 1.8%), together accounting for 14.7% of all Detroit residents.
Ancestry in Detroit
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan280.0%
African8,2391.3%
Albanian1480.0%
Alsatian140.0%
American24,7163.9%
Apache490.0%
Arab12,7462.0%
Argentinean690.0%
Armenian1100.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac560.0%
Australian1250.0%
Austrian2940.1%
Bahamian3150.1%
Bangladeshi2440.0%
Barbadian530.0%
Belgian2490.0%
Belizean310.0%
Bermudan210.0%
Bhutanese2670.0%
Blackfeet5580.1%
Brazilian1040.0%
British6130.1%
British West Indian370.0%
Bulgarian190.0%
Burmese6700.1%
Canadian5310.1%
Cape Verdean420.0%
Central American3,2590.5%
Central American Indian930.0%
Cherokee1,3550.2%
Chilean120.0%
Chinese130.0%
Chippewa7550.1%
Choctaw3250.1%
Colombian2280.0%
Costa Rican280.0%
Cree60.0%
Creek770.0%
Croatian1320.0%
Cuban9080.1%
Czech3230.1%
Czechoslovakian520.0%
Danish1890.0%
Delaware20.0%
Dominican1,3780.2%
Dutch1,7260.3%
Eastern European2010.0%
Ecuadorian550.0%
Egyptian860.0%
English5,9840.9%
Estonian60.0%
Ethiopian3970.1%
European1,4070.2%
Filipino680.0%
Finnish5050.1%
French3,3970.5%
French American Indian1900.0%
French Canadian9320.2%
German11,3001.8%
Ghanaian1030.0%
Greek3560.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1090.0%
Guatemalan1,1720.2%
Guyanese980.0%
Haitian6900.1%
Honduran1,0590.2%
Houma150.0%
Hungarian8940.1%
Icelander20.0%
Indian (Asian)1,0400.2%
Indonesian530.0%
Iranian710.0%
Iraqi1,1370.2%
Irish9,3601.5%
Iroquois2080.0%
Israeli1030.0%
Italian4,4880.7%
Jamaican1,5200.2%
Japanese440.0%
Jordanian200.0%
Kenyan220.0%
Korean1,0590.2%
Laotian170.0%
Lebanese1,0750.2%
Liberian1010.0%
Lithuanian2550.0%
Lumbee330.0%
Luxembourger50.0%
Macedonian530.0%
Maltese2210.0%
Menominee130.0%
Mexican33,1525.2%
Mexican American Indian5540.1%
Mongolian30.0%
Moroccan9370.2%
Native Hawaiian4200.1%
Navajo1020.0%
New Zealander170.0%
Nicaraguan100.0%
Nigerian1,7760.3%
Northern European540.0%
Norwegian6490.1%
Ottawa880.0%
Pakistani300.0%
Palestinian900.0%
Panamanian330.0%
Paraguayan150.0%
Pennsylvania German180.0%
Peruvian350.0%
Polish6,8241.1%
Portuguese800.0%
Potawatomi2470.0%
Puerto Rican6,0600.9%
Romanian2210.0%
Russian6290.1%
Salvadoran9570.2%
Samoan550.0%
Scandinavian1950.0%
Scotch-Irish5350.1%
Scottish1,8800.3%
Seminole210.0%
Senegalese660.0%
Serbian940.0%
Sierra Leonean70.0%
Sioux220.0%
Slavic660.0%
Slovak1330.0%
Slovene950.0%
Somali830.0%
South African1680.0%
South American7150.1%
South American Indian260.0%
Spaniard1910.0%
Spanish4290.1%
Sri Lankan6080.1%
Subsaharan African11,5391.8%
Sudanese860.0%
Swedish1,0840.2%
Swiss1190.0%
Syrian8570.1%
Thai4,1630.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1140.0%
Turkish760.0%
Ukrainian4090.1%
Uruguayan650.0%
Venezuelan2250.0%
Vietnamese3,1190.5%
Welsh3170.1%
West Indian800.0%
Yaqui100.0%
Yugoslavian990.0%
Zimbabwean130.0%
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Immigrants in Detroit

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Detroit came from Latin America (16,410 | 2.6%), Asia (14,587 | 2.3%), Central America (13,398 | 2.1%), Mexico (11,022 | 1.7%), and Western Asia (7,265 | 1.1%), together accounting for 9.8% of all Detroit residents.
Immigrants in Detroit
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,1380.3%
Albania610.0%
Argentina220.0%
Asia14,5872.3%
Australia190.0%
Austria110.0%
Bahamas2010.0%
Bangladesh4,4390.7%
Barbados80.0%
Belarus280.0%
Belgium30.0%
Belize220.0%
Brazil1050.0%
Bulgaria220.0%
Cambodia20.0%
Cameroon160.0%
Canada1,1260.2%
Caribbean2,4700.4%
Central America13,3982.1%
Chile360.0%
China4190.1%
Colombia1700.0%
Costa Rica190.0%
Cuba3930.1%
Czechoslovakia60.0%
Denmark100.0%
Dominican Republic6690.1%
Eastern Africa4330.1%
Eastern Asia7660.1%
Eastern Europe7590.1%
Ecuador490.0%
Egypt160.0%
El Salvador8160.1%
England950.0%
Eritrea1610.0%
Ethiopia1380.0%
Europe1,5870.3%
Fiji30.0%
France880.0%
Germany2540.0%
Ghana880.0%
Greece140.0%
Grenada60.0%
Guatemala6740.1%
Haiti1320.0%
Honduras7340.1%
Hong Kong350.0%
Hungary200.0%
India1,0330.2%
Indonesia170.0%
Iran1030.0%
Iraq1,2690.2%
Ireland180.0%
Israel90.0%
Italy550.0%
Jamaica8440.1%
Japan820.0%
Jordan1740.0%
Kenya480.0%
Korea2650.0%
Kuwait870.0%
Laos510.0%
Latin America16,4102.6%
Lebanon4080.1%
Liberia1310.0%
Lithuania50.0%
Malaysia150.0%
Mexico11,0221.7%
Middle Africa160.0%
Morocco730.0%
Nepal150.0%
Netherlands210.0%
Nicaragua260.0%
Nigeria1,0050.2%
Northern Africa1530.0%
Northern Europe2030.0%
Oceania620.0%
Pakistan1780.0%
Panama600.0%
Peru210.0%
Philippines2940.1%
Poland2200.0%
Portugal130.0%
Romania1540.0%
Russia510.0%
Saudi Arabia650.0%
Senegal640.0%
Sierra Leone70.0%
Somalia300.0%
South Africa290.0%
South America5420.1%
South Central Asia5,8410.9%
South Eastern Asia6790.1%
Southern Europe1320.0%
Spain240.0%
Sri Lanka580.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines220.0%
Sudan540.0%
Syria7490.1%
Taiwan1040.0%
Thailand210.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1950.0%
Turkey580.0%
Uganda150.0%
Ukraine1710.0%
Uruguay410.0%
Uzbekistan150.0%
Venezuela710.0%
Vietnam2440.0%
Western Africa1,4540.2%
Western Asia7,2651.1%
Western Europe3770.1%
Yemen4,3980.7%
Zimbabwe130.0%
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Sex and Age in Detroit

Sex and Age in Detroit

The most populous age groups in Detroit are 25 to 29 Years (25,750 | 8.5%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (27,231 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Detroit
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22,619 (7.5%)21,195 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years21,385 (7.1%)20,828 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years22,971 (7.6%)22,583 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years21,392 (7.1%)21,440 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years22,030 (7.3%)23,013 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years25,750 (8.5%)27,231 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years20,914 (6.9%)24,769 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years18,094 (6.0%)19,277 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years16,722 (5.5%)20,567 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years17,858 (5.9%)19,701 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years18,665 (6.2%)19,647 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years17,693 (5.8%)20,026 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years18,857 (6.2%)19,780 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years14,251 (4.7%)17,236 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years10,224 (3.4%)13,575 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years6,584 (2.2%)8,563 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years3,739 (1.2%)6,788 (2.0%)
85 Years and over3,126 (1.0%)7,694 (2.3%)
Total302,874 (100.0%)333,913 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Detroit

Median Family Size in Detroit

The median family size in Detroit is 3.62 persons per family, with married-couple families (47,099 | 36.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.72 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (16,635 | 13.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.24 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Detroit
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple47,099 (36.8%)3.72
Single Male/Father16,635 (13.0%)3.24
Single Female/Mother64,393 (50.3%)3.65
Total Families128,127 (100.0%)3.62

Median Household Size in Detroit

The median household size in Detroit is 2.50 persons per household, with single female/mother households (64,393 | 25.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.8 persons per household. non-family households (121,391 | 48.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Detroit
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple47,099 (18.9%)3.76
Single Male/Father16,635 (6.7%)3.60
Single Female/Mother64,393 (25.8%)3.80
Non-family121,391 (48.6%)1.18
Total Households249,518 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Detroit

Out of a total of 249,518 households in Detroit, 128,127 (51.3%) are family households, while 121,391 (48.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 50,761, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 106,173.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Detroit
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-106,173 (42.5%)
2-Person Households50,761 (20.3%)12,989 (5.2%)
3-Person Households32,713 (13.1%)1,555 (0.6%)
4-Person Households21,488 (8.6%)459 (0.2%)
5-Person Households11,358 (4.5%)125 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,531 (2.6%)59 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5,276 (2.1%)31 (0.0%)
Total128,127 (51.3%)121,391 (48.6%)

Female Fertility in Detroit

Fertility by Age in Detroit

Average fertility rate in Detroit is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Detroit
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years611 (6.3%)28.0
20 to 34 years7,101 (73.0%)95.0
35 to 50 years2,014 (20.7%)31.0
Total9,726 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Detroit

27.3% of women with births (9,726) in Detroit are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 86.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 58.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Detroit
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years84 (13.8%)527 (86.3%)
20 to 34 years1,740 (24.5%)5,361 (75.5%)
35 to 50 years836 (41.5%)1,178 (58.5%)
Total2,655 (27.3%)7,071 (72.7%)

Fertility by Education in Detroit

Average fertility rate in Detroit is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 36.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Detroit
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,648 (16.9%)49.0
High School Diploma3,592 (36.9%)74.0
College or Associate's Degree3,255 (33.5%)61.0
Bachelor's Degree850 (8.7%)53.0
Graduate Degree381 (3.9%)42.0
Total9,726 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Detroit

72.7% of women with births in Detroit are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 74.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 79.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Detroit
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School335 (20.3%)1,313 (79.7%)
High School Diploma776 (21.6%)2,816 (78.4%)
College or Associate's Degree755 (23.2%)2,500 (76.8%)
Bachelor's Degree511 (60.1%)339 (39.9%)
Graduate Degree284 (74.5%)97 (25.5%)
Total2,655 (27.3%)7,071 (72.7%)

Income in Detroit

Income Overview in Detroit

Per Capita Income in Detroit is $22,861, while median incomes of families and households are $46,424 and $37,761 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income636,787$22,861
Median Family Income128,127$46,424
Mean Family Income128,127$63,611
Median Household Income249,518$37,761
Mean Household Income249,518$54,054
Income Deficit128,127$12,695
Wage / Income Gap (%)636,78712.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)636,78787.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index636,7870.51

Earnings by Sex in Detroit

Average Earnings in Detroit are $29,718, $32,184 for men and $28,056 for women, a difference of 12.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Detroit
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male128,120 (47.1%)$32,184
Female143,826 (52.9%)$28,056
Total271,946 (100.0%)$29,718

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Detroit

The most common earnings brackets in Detroit are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (9,892 | 7.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (11,445 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Detroit
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9,124 (7.1%)11,198 (7.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,640 (3.6%)7,231 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,568 (4.3%)7,570 (5.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,698 (2.9%)5,662 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4996,164 (4.8%)6,509 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9994,410 (3.4%)5,570 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,785 (2.9%)6,025 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,148 (2.5%)4,786 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,823 (3.8%)5,505 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,170 (4.0%)5,880 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9999,892 (7.7%)10,959 (7.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9999,880 (7.7%)11,445 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9998,227 (6.4%)9,551 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9997,240 (5.7%)6,880 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,855 (5.3%)6,767 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,284 (4.1%)4,723 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9998,182 (6.4%)8,791 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,387 (4.2%)5,991 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,188 (6.4%)7,954 (5.5%)
$100,000+8,455 (6.6%)4,829 (3.4%)
Total128,120 (100.0%)143,826 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Detroit

Average earnings in Detroit are $35,702 for men and $32,130 for women, a difference of 10.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,451, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,497. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,897, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,671.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Detroit
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,497$22,671
High School Diploma$32,315$26,245
College or Associate's Degree$36,851$32,157
Bachelor's Degree$55,669$46,455
Graduate Degree$68,451$58,897
Total$35,702$32,130

Family Income in Detroit

Family Income Brackets in Detroit

According to the Detroit family income data, there are 21,910 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.1% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4,228 families (3.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Detroit
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00013,45310.5%
$10,000 to $14,9997,6886.0%
$15,000 to $24,99913,96610.9%
$25,000 to $34,99913,96610.9%
$35,000 to $49,99919,21915.0%
$50,000 to $74,99921,91017.1%
$75,000 to $99,99914,86311.6%
$100,000 to $149,99914,47811.3%
$150,000 to $199,9994,6133.6%
$200,000+4,2283.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Detroit

7+ person families (4,535 | 3.5%) account for the highest median family income in Detroit with $58,664 per family, while 2-person families (56,375 | 44.0%) have the highest median income of $21,262 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Detroit
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families56,375 (44.0%)$42,523
3-Person Families31,293 (24.4%)$48,101
4-Person Families19,668 (15.3%)$48,677
5-Person Families10,341 (8.1%)$55,349
6-Person Families5,915 (4.6%)$50,434
7+ Person Families4,535 (3.5%)$58,664
Total128,127 (100.0%)$46,424

Family Income by Number of Earners in Detroit

The median family income in Detroit is $46,424, with families comprising 3+ earners (10,621) having the highest median family income of $101,897, while families with no earners (26,572) have the lowest median family income of $19,582, accounting for 8.3% and 20.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Detroit
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners26,572 (20.7%)$19,582
1 Earner56,117 (43.8%)$37,973
2 Earners34,817 (27.2%)$77,330
3+ Earners10,621 (8.3%)$101,897
Total128,127 (100.0%)$46,424

Household Income in Detroit

Household Income Brackets in Detroit

With 38,176 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Detroit, accounting for 15.3% of all households. In contrast, only 5,988 households (2.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Detroit
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00032,43713.0%
$10,000 to $14,99926,19910.5%
$15,000 to $24,99930,94012.4%
$25,000 to $34,99927,44711.0%
$35,000 to $49,99938,17615.3%
$50,000 to $74,99937,92715.2%
$75,000 to $99,99922,9569.2%
$100,000 to $149,99920,9608.4%
$150,000 to $199,9996,4872.6%
$200,000+5,9882.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Detroit

The median household income in Detroit is $37,761, with the highest median household income of $39,657 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 84,872 households (34.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,740, with 8,563 households (3.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Detroit
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8,563 (3.4%)$29,740
25 to 44 Years84,872 (34.0%)$39,657
45 to 64 Years91,891 (36.8%)$38,733
65+ Years64,192 (25.7%)$35,596
Total249,518 (100.0%)$37,761

Poverty in Detroit

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Detroit

With 30.4% poverty level for males and 32.5% for females among the residents of Detroit, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10,439 males (46.9%) and 11,741 females (49.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Detroit
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,439 (46.9%)9,739 (46.6%)
5 Years1,466 (35.8%)2,237 (47.3%)
6 to 11 Years11,734 (44.9%)11,741 (49.0%)
12 to 14 Years5,375 (39.9%)5,942 (42.9%)
15 Years1,647 (36.5%)1,680 (43.1%)
16 and 17 Years3,290 (43.2%)3,322 (37.4%)
18 to 24 Years9,015 (30.3%)10,192 (34.1%)
25 to 34 Years9,474 (20.8%)15,983 (30.8%)
35 to 44 Years7,912 (23.1%)12,455 (31.4%)
45 to 54 Years10,834 (30.0%)10,924 (27.8%)
55 to 64 Years11,514 (31.9%)11,948 (30.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,357 (22.4%)6,749 (22.1%)
75 Years and over2,177 (16.6%)4,228 (19.1%)
Total90,234 (30.4%)107,140 (32.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Detroit

According to the poverty statistics in Detroit, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 83.4% of males and 80.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Detroit
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,836 (53.1%)11,175 (53.4%)
5 Years2,625 (64.2%)2,490 (52.7%)
6 to 11 Years14,417 (55.1%)12,225 (51.0%)
12 to 14 Years8,100 (60.1%)7,905 (57.1%)
15 Years2,865 (63.5%)2,221 (56.9%)
16 and 17 Years4,321 (56.8%)5,570 (62.6%)
18 to 24 Years20,752 (69.7%)19,737 (65.9%)
25 to 34 Years36,036 (79.2%)35,925 (69.2%)
35 to 44 Years26,394 (76.9%)27,256 (68.6%)
45 to 54 Years25,269 (70.0%)28,363 (72.2%)
55 to 64 Years24,609 (68.1%)27,638 (69.8%)
65 to 74 Years18,579 (77.6%)23,770 (77.9%)
75 Years and over10,914 (83.4%)17,946 (80.9%)
Total206,717 (69.6%)222,221 (67.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Detroit

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Detroit show that 14.4% or 6,783 of the total 47,099 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 45.2%, comprising of 373 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 9.3%, which includes 2,443 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Detroit
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children23,939 (90.7%)2,443 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children11,908 (85.6%)2,012 (14.4%)
3 or 4 Children4,017 (67.3%)1,955 (32.7%)
5 or more Children452 (54.8%)373 (45.2%)
Total40,316 (85.6%)6,783 (14.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Detroit

According to the poverty data in Detroit, 25.7% or 4,270 single-father households and 36.2% or 23,336 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 742 households (64.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,217 households (76.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Detroit
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,296 (15.2%)4,239 (17.3%)
1 or 2 Children2,094 (31.5%)13,130 (43.1%)
3 or 4 Children742 (64.9%)4,750 (60.3%)
5 or more Children138 (45.9%)1,217 (76.1%)
Total4,270 (25.7%)23,336 (36.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Detroit

The poverty data for Detroit shows that 6,783 of the married-couple family households (14.4%) and 27,606 of the single-parent households (34.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 373 households (45.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,355 household (71.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Detroit
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,443 (9.3%)5,535 (16.8%)
1 or 2 Children2,012 (14.4%)15,224 (41.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,955 (32.7%)5,492 (60.9%)
5 or more Children373 (45.2%)1,355 (71.3%)
Total6,783 (14.4%)27,606 (34.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Detroit

Employment by Class of Employer in Detroit

Among the 224,797 employed individuals in Detroit, private company employees (162,043 | 72.1%), not-for-profit organizations (22,653 | 10.1%), and local government employees (11,828 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Detroit
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees162,04372.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,9332.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)10,1744.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations22,65310.1%
Local Government Employees11,8285.3%
State Government Employees7,6573.4%
Federal Government Employees5,2422.3%
Unpaid Family Workers2670.1%
Total224,797100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Detroit

According to the labor force statistics for Detroit, out of the total population over 16 years of age (496,762), 54.8% or 272,226 individuals are in the labor force, with 14.7% or 40,017 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 76.5% or 40,530 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 30.3% or 3,866 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Detroit
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12,758 (37.1%)3,866 (30.3%)
20 to 24 Years31,935 (70.9%)7,409 (23.2%)
25 to 29 Years40,530 (76.5%)5,269 (13.0%)
30 to 34 Years34,171 (74.8%)5,228 (15.3%)
35 to 44 Years55,995 (75.0%)7,391 (13.2%)
45 to 54 Years48,406 (63.8%)5,809 (12.0%)
55 to 59 Years20,859 (55.3%)2,107 (10.1%)
60 to 64 Years14,991 (38.8%)1,784 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years10,615 (19.2%)998 (9.4%)
75 Years and over1,752 (4.8%)82 (4.7%)
Total272,226 (54.8%)40,017 (14.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Detroit

According to labor force statistics for Detroit, 66.0% of individuals (214,864) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (325,551) are in the labor force, with 12.8% or 27,503 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.9% or 45,660 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.6% or 5,256 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Detroit
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School24,332 (45.0%)11,679 (21.6%)
High School Diploma67,359 (61.7%)16,703 (15.3%)
College / Associate Degree77,635 (72.4%)12,331 (11.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher45,660 (82.9%)3,635 (6.6%)
Total214,864 (66.0%)41,671 (12.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Detroit

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Detroit are Community & Social Service (20,355 | 8.8%), Management (14,661 | 6.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9,845 | 4.2%), Education Instruction & Library (9,815 | 4.2%), and Business & Financial (8,891 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Detroit

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Detroit, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (65.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (58.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.7%), Education Instruction & Library (75.0%), and Health Technologists (74.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Detroit
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,120 (41.7%)8,541 (58.3%)
Business & Financial3,319 (37.3%)5,572 (62.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,609 (65.2%)2,997 (34.8%)
Computers & Mathematics2,501 (58.9%)1,747 (41.1%)
Architecture & Engineering2,550 (84.6%)466 (15.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science558 (41.6%)784 (58.4%)
Community & Social Service 6,566 (32.3%)13,789 (67.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1,473 (27.0%)3,983 (73.0%)
Legal Services & Support628 (38.3%)1,010 (61.7%)
Education Instruction & Library2,452 (25.0%)7,363 (75.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,013 (58.4%)1,433 (41.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,904 (19.3%)7,941 (80.7%)
Health Technologists1,285 (25.2%)3,816 (74.8%)
Total (Category)23,518 (37.7%)38,840 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)108,698 (46.9%)123,306 (53.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Detroit are Food Preparation & Serving (15,706 | 6.8%), Healthcare Support (15,076 | 6.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (13,322 | 5.7%), Security & Protection (6,875 | 3.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (5,788 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Detroit

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Detroit, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (70.8%), Security & Protection (65.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (64.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.0%), Personal Care & Service (74.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Detroit
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,961 (13.0%)13,115 (87.0%)
Security & Protection4,496 (65.4%)2,379 (34.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,727 (64.4%)2,061 (35.6%)
Law Enforcement769 (70.8%)318 (29.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving7,769 (49.5%)7,937 (50.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7,591 (57.0%)5,731 (43.0%)
Personal Care & Service1,438 (25.3%)4,242 (74.7%)
Total (Category)23,255 (41.0%)33,404 (59.0%)
Total (Overall)108,698 (46.9%)123,306 (53.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Detroit are Office & Administration (27,069 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (18,552 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Detroit

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Detroit
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,043 (38.0%)11,509 (62.0%)
Office & Administration5,796 (21.4%)21,273 (78.6%)
Total (Category)12,839 (28.1%)32,782 (71.9%)
Total (Overall)108,698 (46.9%)123,306 (53.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Detroit are Construction & Extraction (9,050 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,112 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (380 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Detroit

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Detroit
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry202 (53.2%)178 (46.8%)
Construction & Extraction8,561 (94.6%)489 (5.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,658 (89.0%)454 (11.0%)
Total (Category)12,421 (91.7%)1,121 (8.3%)
Total (Overall)108,698 (46.9%)123,306 (53.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Detroit are Production (24,982 | 10.8%), Material Moving (17,080 | 7.4%), and Transportation (11,762 | 5.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Detroit

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Detroit
OccupationMaleFemale
Production15,677 (62.7%)9,305 (37.2%)
Transportation9,030 (76.8%)2,732 (23.2%)
Material Moving11,958 (70.0%)5,122 (30.0%)
Total (Category)36,665 (68.1%)17,159 (31.9%)
Total (Overall)108,698 (46.9%)123,306 (53.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Detroit

Employment Industries in Detroit

The major employment industries in Detroit include Health Care & Social Assistance (39,173 | 16.9%), Manufacturing (36,749 | 15.8%), Retail Trade (23,073 | 10.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (20,903 | 9.0%), and Administrative & Support (16,723 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Detroit

Employment Industries by Sex in Detroit

The Detroit industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (72.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.8%), Finance & Insurance (72.0%), and Educational Services (70.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Detroit
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting367 (72.0%)143 (28.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8,319 (92.8%)645 (7.2%)
Manufacturing24,431 (66.5%)12,318 (33.5%)
Wholesale Trade2,985 (64.7%)1,625 (35.2%)
Retail Trade10,216 (44.3%)12,857 (55.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing9,607 (64.4%)5,320 (35.6%)
Utilities760 (46.0%)894 (54.0%)
Information1,325 (50.2%)1,316 (49.8%)
Finance & Insurance2,579 (28.0%)6,621 (72.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,883 (57.0%)1,420 (43.0%)
Professional & Scientific4,233 (45.6%)5,050 (54.4%)
Enterprise Management101 (59.8%)68 (40.2%)
Administrative & Support9,407 (56.2%)7,316 (43.8%)
Educational Services4,729 (29.8%)11,142 (70.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,133 (18.2%)32,040 (81.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,059 (58.4%)2,179 (41.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services9,245 (44.2%)11,658 (55.8%)
Public Administration2,971 (33.7%)5,834 (66.3%)
Total108,698 (46.9%)123,306 (53.1%)

Education in Detroit

School Enrollment in Detroit

The most common levels of schooling among the 152,587 students in Detroit are high school (36,688 | 24.0%), middle school (35,627 | 23.4%), and elementary school (32,135 | 21.1%).
School Enrollment in Detroit
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,0164.6%
Kindergarten7,7665.1%
Elementary School32,13521.1%
Middle School35,62723.4%
High School36,68824.0%
College / Undergraduate26,53717.4%
Graduate / Professional6,8184.5%
Total152,587100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Detroit

Out of a total of 152,587 students who are enrolled in schools in Detroit, 15,716 (10.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 136,871 (89.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,827 (23.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 22,821 (95.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Detroit
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5,042 (80.9%)1,187 (19.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old34,984 (92.3%)2,925 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds40,389 (93.1%)2,996 (6.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds22,821 (95.0%)1,198 (5.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9,239 (86.7%)1,414 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10,862 (81.9%)2,409 (18.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,726 (81.6%)1,745 (18.4%)
35 Years and over5,823 (76.1%)1,827 (23.9%)
Total136,871 (89.7%)15,716 (10.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Detroit

Business (14,195 | 18.7%), education (7,719 | 10.2%), arts & humanities (7,552 | 10.0%), science & technology (6,497 | 8.6%), and social sciences (5,565 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 75,886 individuals in Detroit who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Detroit
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,8873.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,7064.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2,6663.5%
Psychology4,7076.2%
Social Sciences5,5657.3%
Engineering3,9785.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies5320.7%
Science & Technology6,4978.6%
Business14,19518.7%
Education7,71910.2%
Literature & Languages3,2584.3%
Liberal Arts & History3,9075.1%
Visual & Performing Arts4,7716.3%
Communications3,9465.2%
Arts & Humanities7,55210.0%
Total75,886100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Detroit

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Detroit

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Detroit are males with 1 vehicle (37,830, accounting for 35.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (49,198, making up 32.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Detroit
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10,550 (10.0%)12,203 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle37,830 (35.9%)49,198 (41.8%)
2 Vehicles35,614 (33.8%)37,410 (31.8%)
3 Vehicles14,451 (13.7%)13,810 (11.7%)
4 Vehicles5,882 (5.6%)3,836 (3.3%)
5 or more Vehicles1,125 (1.1%)1,114 (0.9%)
Total105,452 (100.0%)117,571 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Detroit

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Detroit are 20 to 24 minutes (40,472 commuters, 19.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (35,900 commuters, 17.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (35,472 commuters, 17.3%).
Commute Time in Detroit
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,6721.3%
5 to 9 Minutes12,1945.9%
10 to 14 Minutes25,88212.6%
15 to 19 Minutes35,90017.5%
20 to 24 Minutes40,47219.7%
25 to 29 Minutes15,6887.6%
30 to 34 Minutes35,47217.3%
35 to 39 Minutes5,4702.7%
40 to 44 Minutes5,2572.6%
45 to 59 Minutes12,5696.1%
60 to 89 Minutes8,5154.2%
90 or more Minutes5,0912.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Detroit

The most common commute times in Detroit are 20 to 24 minutes (19,885 commuters, 20.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (20,587 commuters, 19.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Detroit
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,295 (1.3%)1,377 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,944 (5.0%)7,250 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,939 (12.2%)13,943 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes16,302 (16.6%)19,598 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes19,885 (20.3%)20,587 (19.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes7,475 (7.6%)8,213 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes17,150 (17.5%)18,322 (17.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,683 (2.7%)2,787 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,969 (3.0%)2,288 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,114 (6.2%)6,455 (6.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,466 (4.6%)4,049 (3.8%)
90 or more Minutes2,819 (2.9%)2,272 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Detroit

The most frequent times of departure to work in Detroit are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (14,476, 14.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,222, 12.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Detroit
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,899 (7.0%)5,356 (5.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,607 (4.7%)3,548 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,471 (5.6%)3,675 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9,707 (9.9%)6,978 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,797 (5.9%)6,994 (6.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,814 (9.0%)13,222 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5,408 (5.5%)10,865 (10.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,069 (10.3%)12,980 (12.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,171 (4.3%)5,838 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,447 (6.6%)8,621 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,670 (3.7%)4,281 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,372 (2.4%)2,416 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14,476 (14.8%)11,142 (10.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10,133 (10.3%)11,225 (10.5%)
Total98,041 (100.0%)107,141 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Detroit

Occupancy by Ownership in Detroit

Of the total 249,518 dwellings in Detroit, owner-occupied units account for 121,734 (48.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 127,784 (51.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Detroit
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units121,73448.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units127,78451.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units249,518100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Detroit

Occupancy by Household Size in Detroit
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household106,17342.5%
2-Person Household63,75025.6%
3-Person Household34,26813.7%
4+ Person Household45,32718.2%
Total Housing Units249,518100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Detroit

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Detroit
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household46,179 (43.5%)59,994 (56.5%)
2-Person Household34,968 (54.8%)28,782 (45.2%)
3-Person Household17,155 (50.1%)17,113 (49.9%)
4+ Person Household23,432 (51.7%)21,895 (48.3%)
Total Housing Units121,734 (48.8%)127,784 (51.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Detroit

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Detroit
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School15,152 (40.2%)22,498 (59.8%)
High School Diploma33,419 (44.5%)41,728 (55.5%)
College/Associate Degree44,251 (49.3%)45,419 (50.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher28,912 (61.5%)18,139 (38.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Detroit

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Detroit
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years51,56320.7%
35 to 44 Years41,87216.8%
45 to 54 Years44,61217.9%
55 to 64 Years47,27919.0%
65 to 74 Years38,36715.4%
75 to 84 Years18,2847.3%
85 Years and Over7,5413.0%
Total249,518100.0%

Housing Finances in Detroit

Median Income by Occupancy in Detroit

Median Income by Occupancy in Detroit
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied121,734 (48.8%)$48,126
Renter-Occupied127,784 (51.2%)$28,992
Average249,518 (100.0%)$37,761

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Detroit

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Detroit
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006,387 (5.2%)13,659 (10.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9994,084 (3.4%)8,342 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9998,078 (6.6%)18,162 (14.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9996,647 (5.5%)8,958 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9996,588 (5.4%)8,742 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99911,633 (9.6%)15,738 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99919,574 (16.1%)18,690 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99920,590 (16.9%)17,221 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,059 (11.6%)8,976 (7.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99914,472 (11.9%)6,387 (5.0%)
$150,000 or more9,622 (7.9%)2,909 (2.3%)
Total121,734 (100.0%)127,784 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Detroit

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Detroit
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011,618 (9.5%)7,071 (5.5%)
$300 to $49931,410 (25.8%)7,708 (6.0%)
$500 to $79934,212 (28.1%)24,012 (18.8%)
$800 to $99912,684 (10.4%)22,678 (17.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49919,212 (15.8%)46,876 (36.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9997,112 (5.8%)8,720 (6.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,998 (2.5%)2,141 (1.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,081 (0.9%)544 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more1,407 (1.2%)432 (0.3%)
Total121,734 (100.0%)127,784 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Detroit

Housing Structures in Detroit

Housing Structures in Detroit
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached166,25066.6%
Single Unit, Attached17,0656.8%
2 Unit Apartments12,8395.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,7022.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,0062.4%
10 or more Apartments40,46716.2%
Mobile Home / Other1,1890.5%
Total249,518100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Detroit

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Detroit
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached107,919 (64.9%)58,331 (35.1%)
Single Unit, Attached5,564 (32.6%)11,501 (67.4%)
2 Unit Apartments3,870 (30.1%)8,969 (69.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments610 (10.7%)5,092 (89.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments440 (7.3%)5,566 (92.7%)
10 or more Apartments2,760 (6.8%)37,707 (93.2%)
Mobile Home / Other571 (48.0%)618 (52.0%)
Total121,734 (48.8%)127,784 (51.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Detroit

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Detroit
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room429 (0.4%)4,920 (3.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,175 (1.8%)25,545 (20.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms31,874 (26.2%)46,738 (36.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms56,766 (46.6%)38,304 (30.0%)
8 or more Rooms30,490 (25.1%)12,277 (9.6%)
Total121,734 (100.0%)127,784 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Detroit

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Detroit
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas110,189 (90.5%)98,313 (76.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,298 (1.1%)1,163 (0.9%)
Electricity8,819 (7.2%)25,207 (19.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene135 (0.1%)147 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke9 (0.0%)15 (0.0%)
All other Fuels842 (0.7%)1,019 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used442 (0.4%)1,920 (1.5%)
Total121,734 (100.0%)127,784 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Detroit

Household Vehicle Usage in Detroit
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13,752 (11.3%)39,721 (31.1%)
1 Vehicle54,655 (44.9%)63,027 (49.3%)
2 Vehicles37,282 (30.6%)19,132 (15.0%)
3 or more Vehicles16,045 (13.2%)5,904 (4.6%)
Total121,734 (100.0%)127,784 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Detroit

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Detroit

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units82,08439,650
Median Property Value$57,000$96,600
Median Household Income$42,315$5,256
Monthly Housing Costs$494$1,334
Real Estate Taxes$1,275$2,373

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Detroit

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Detroit
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00034,861 (42.5%)9,032 (22.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99927,671 (33.7%)11,492 (29.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99916,693 (20.3%)14,461 (36.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,854 (2.3%)3,360 (8.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999474 (0.6%)879 (2.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999229 (0.3%)145 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more302 (0.4%)281 (0.7%)
Total82,084 (100.0%)39,650 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Detroit

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Detroit
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008,271 (10.1%)1,441 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99916,400 (20.0%)2,200 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,724 (10.6%)4,913 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99914,334 (17.5%)2,909 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,356 (16.3%)5,240 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,329 (10.2%)7,234 (18.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9998,304 (10.1%)5,730 (14.4%)
$150,000 or more4,366 (5.3%)6,168 (15.6%)
Total82,084 (100.0%)39,650 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Detroit

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Detroit
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x50,882 (62.0%)63,444 (160.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x9,484 (11.6%)22,860 (57.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,161 (6.3%)5,935 (15.0%)
4.0x or more14,085 (17.2%)2,792 (7.0%)
Total82,084 (100.0%)39,650 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Detroit

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Detroit
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80014,404 (17.5%)626 (1.6%)
$800 to $1,49934,296 (41.8%)4,056 (10.2%)
$800 to $1,49926,077 (31.8%)13,063 (33.0%)
Total82,084 (100.0%)39,650 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Detroit

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Detroit

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Detroit
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years51,760 (98.0%)1,040 (2.0%)
6 to 18 Years108,417 (96.6%)3,871 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years56,336 (87.4%)8,139 (12.6%)
26 to 34 Years75,611 (86.8%)11,459 (13.2%)
35 to 44 Years63,941 (86.4%)10,070 (13.6%)
45 to 54 Years67,739 (89.9%)7,622 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years70,379 (93.0%)5,330 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years54,012 (99.2%)443 (0.8%)
75 Years and older35,011 (99.3%)254 (0.7%)
Total583,206 (92.4%)48,228 (7.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Detroit

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Detroit
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born51,760 (98.0%)1,040 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen108,417 (96.6%)3,871 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen56,336 (87.4%)8,139 (12.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Detroit

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Detroit
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000165,293 (92.9%)12,679 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999141,195 (91.4%)13,341 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99996,690 (91.8%)8,632 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99966,374 (91.9%)5,880 (8.1%)
$100,000 and over106,966 (93.6%)7,314 (6.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Detroit

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Detroit
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 642,278 (80.1%)12,586 (23.8%)
6 to 18 Years82,842 (73.8%)33,321 (29.7%)
19 to 25 Years30,447 (47.2%)27,749 (43.0%)
25 to 34 Years41,003 (47.1%)37,662 (43.2%)
35 to 44 Years33,245 (44.9%)34,049 (46.0%)
45 to 54 Years36,017 (47.8%)34,934 (46.4%)
55 to 64 Years41,145 (54.3%)35,107 (46.4%)
65 to 74 Years51,529 (94.6%)27,736 (50.9%)
75 Years and over34,527 (97.9%)21,016 (59.6%)
Total393,033 (62.2%)264,160 (41.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Detroit

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Detroit
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (0.8%)96 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years5,299 (9.4%)3,027 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years9,580 (12.5%)8,810 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years25,185 (23.6%)31,102 (26.2%)
65 to 74 Years9,005 (37.6%)10,695 (35.0%)
75 Years and over6,393 (48.8%)12,498 (56.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Detroit

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Detroit: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years129 (0.6%)63 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years713 (1.3%)584 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years837 (1.1%)516 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,444 (3.2%)2,492 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,902 (8.0%)1,670 (5.5%)
75 Years and over2,293 (17.5%)2,936 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Detroit: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (0.2%)59 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years709 (1.3%)1,023 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,694 (2.2%)1,908 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years4,941 (4.6%)5,843 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,227 (9.3%)2,261 (7.4%)
75 Years and over1,560 (11.9%)2,692 (12.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Detroit: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,083 (7.2%)1,904 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years6,796 (8.9%)4,826 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years11,534 (10.8%)11,877 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,872 (12.0%)3,071 (10.1%)
75 Years and over2,413 (18.4%)3,599 (16.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Detroit: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years476 (0.8%)432 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,179 (2.8%)2,778 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years14,868 (14.0%)21,393 (18.0%)
65 to 74 Years6,159 (25.7%)7,697 (25.2%)
75 Years and over4,302 (32.9%)9,876 (44.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Detroit: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years761 (1.3%)461 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,487 (1.9%)1,667 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years6,539 (6.1%)9,583 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,545 (10.6%)3,417 (11.2%)
75 Years and over1,966 (15.0%)3,967 (17.9%)

Technology Access in Detroit

Computing Device Access in Detroit

Computing Device Access in Detroit
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop148,55159.5%
Smartphone208,41083.5%
Tablet124,14949.8%
No Computing Device25,76410.3%
Total249,518100.0%

Internet Access in Detroit

Internet Access in Detroit
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet6430.3%
Broadband Home143,78457.6%
Cellular Data Only45,38518.2%
Satellite Internet17,4697.0%
No Internet50,76020.3%
Total249,518100.0%

Detroit Summary

Detroit, Michigan is a major city located in the Midwestern United States. It is the largest city in the state of Michigan and the second-largest city in the Midwest, behind Chicago. Detroit is located on the Detroit River, which connects it to the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. Detroit is a major port city and is home to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, the only underwater international border crossing in North America.

History

The area that is now Detroit was first settled by the French in 1701, when Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founded the city of Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit. The city was captured by the British in 1760 during the French and Indian War, and was ceded to the United States in 1783 after the American Revolution. Detroit was incorporated as a city in 1806, and it quickly became an important center of trade and industry.
In the 19th century, Detroit was a major hub of the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by African-American slaves to escape to freedom in the northern United States and Canada. During the American Civil War, Detroit was a major center of the Union war effort, and it was the site of the first meeting of the Republican Party in 1854.
In the 20th century, Detroit became a major center of the automotive industry, with the city becoming home to the “Big Three” automakers: Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. Detroit was also a major center of the music industry, with Motown Records becoming one of the most successful record labels in the world.

Geography

Detroit is located in southeastern Michigan, on the Detroit River, which connects it to the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. The city is situated on the Detroit Plateau, a flat plain that rises from the river and is surrounded by hills and bluffs. Detroit covers an area of 138.8 square miles, and it is the largest city in Michigan.
The city is divided into several distinct neighborhoods, including Downtown, Midtown, Corktown, and the East Side. Detroit is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Belle Isle Park, the Detroit RiverWalk, and the Detroit Zoo.

Economy

Detroit is a major center of industry and commerce. The city is home to the “Big Three” automakers: Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. Detroit is also a major center of the music industry, with Motown Records becoming one of the most successful record labels in the world.
In addition to the automotive and music industries, Detroit is also home to a number of other major industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology. The city is also home to several major universities, including the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, and the University of Detroit Mercy.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Detroit had a population of 713,777. The city is racially diverse, with the largest racial groups being African-American (82.7%), White (10.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). The city is also home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest immigrant groups being from Mexico (14.3%), India (2.2%), and Iraq (1.2%).
Detroit is a major center of culture and the arts, with a number of museums, galleries, and theaters. The city is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Detroit Lions (NFL), Detroit Tigers (MLB), Detroit Red Wings (NHL), and Detroit Pistons (NBA).

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Detroit?
Total Population of Detroit is 636,787.
What is the Total Male Population of Detroit?
Total Male Population of Detroit is 302,874.
What is the Total Female Population of Detroit?
Total Female Population of Detroit is 333,913.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Detroit?
There are 90.70 Males per 100 Females in Detroit.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Detroit?
There are 110.25 Females per 100 Males in Detroit.
What is the Median Population Age in Detroit?
Median Population Age in Detroit is 35.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Detroit
Average Family Size in Detroit is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Detroit
Average Household Size in Detroit is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Detroit?
Per Capita income in Detroit is $22,861.
What is the Median Family Income in Detroit?
Median Family Income in Detroit is $46,424.
What is the Median Household income in Detroit?
Median Household Income in Detroit is $37,761.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Detroit?
Income or Wage Gap in Detroit is 12.8%.
Women in Detroit earn 87.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Detroit?
Family Income Deficit in Detroit is $12,695.
Families that are below poverty line in Detroit earn $12,695 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Detroit?
Inequality or Gini Index in Detroit is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Detroit?
There are 272,226 People in the Labor Forcein in Detroit.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Detroit?
54.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Detroit.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Detroit?
Unemployment Rate in Detroit is 14.7%.