Detroit, MI cityscape

48206

Detroit, MI

Total Population
16,011
Median Household Income
$36,641
Median Home Value
$84,600
Median Rent
$812

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$36,641
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$84,600
100.4% above state median
Rent
$812
100% above state median
Median Age
40.1 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 15.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 27.9% 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
$36,641
-51.2% 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: 2.44 people

Total Households
6,345
Family Households
20.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
32.2%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
23.1%
#3 Industry
Finance
19.4%
Total Employed Residents:3,507

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.0%
199 workers
Public Transit
14.8%
744 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,017
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (14.8% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
84.6%
6,088 employed
Labor Force
7,194
1,106 unemployed
Median Age
40.1 years
Per Capita Income
$24,071
Poverty Rate
27.9%

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