Detroit, MI cityscape

48204

Detroit, MI

Total Population
20,365
Median Household Income
$29,224
Median Home Value
$46,600
Median Rent
$931

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$29,224
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$46,600
100.2% above state median
Rent
$931
100% above state median
Median Age
41.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Detroit, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 17.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 35.6% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$29,224
-61.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.30 people

Total Households
8,781
Family Households
16.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.3%
#2 Industry
Finance
21.0%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
19.0%
Total Employed Residents:4,648

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.3%
135 workers
Public Transit
16.1%
933 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,798
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (16.1% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
82.4%
6,680 employed
Labor Force
8,105
1,425 unemployed
Median Age
41.8 years
Per Capita Income
$20,858
Poverty Rate
35.6%

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