Detroit, MI cityscape

48234

Detroit, MI

Total Population
32,402
Median Household Income
$35,667
Median Home Value
$51,200
Median Rent
$927

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$35,667
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$51,200
100.3% above state median
Rent
$927
100% above state median
Median Age
34.9 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.

Young population with median age of 34.9 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 17.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 34.2% 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
$35,667
-52.5% 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: 2.62 people

Total Households
12,322
Family Households
14.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
35.2%
#2 Industry
Education
29.0%
#3 Industry
Finance
13.0%
Total Employed Residents:6,619

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.0%
312 workers
Public Transit
9.6%
985 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,257
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
83.0%
10,807 employed
Labor Force
13,013
2,206 unemployed
Median Age
34.9 years
Per Capita Income
$19,643
Poverty Rate
34.2%

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