Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dearborn Heights, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

61,771

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80%49,391

Black

9.9%6,088

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%3,385

Two or More

3.6%2,198

Asian

1%648

Other

0.1%53

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%1,863

High School Diploma

26%10,641

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%3,124

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%6,051

Associate's Degree

12.2%5,003

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%5,965

Master's Degree

6.5%2,661

Professional Degree

1.7%700

Doctorate

1%405

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

23.8%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,100

Median Renti

$1,331

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.5%15,670

Renter-Occupied

29.5%6,572

Total Units

23,808

Homeownership

70.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%725

$50K–$100K

9.6%1,500

$100K–$150K

16.6%2,596

$150K–$200K

24.5%3,838

$200K–$300K

25.3%3,966

$300K–$500K

15.9%2,495

$500K–$1M

2.9%456

$1M+

0.6%94

Rent Distribution

Under $500

344

$500–$750

103

$750–$1,000

611

$1,000–$1,250

1,369

$1,250–$1,500

1,792

$1,500–$2,000

1,606

$2,000+

190

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%21

2010–2019

0.3%73

2000–2009

3.4%815

1990–1999

1.8%426

1980–1989

4.4%1,046

1970–1979

9.3%2,222

1960–1969

19.5%4,635

1950–1959

46.3%11,013

1940–1949

10.2%2,427

1939 or earlier

4.7%1,130

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.6%17,477

Electricity

18.8%4,171

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%312

No Fuel

1%223

Other

0.2%43

Fuel Oil

0%9

Coal

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,391

Mean Household Incomei

$78,582

Per Capita Incomei

$29,366

Poverty Ratei

21.7%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

27,890

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%1,731

$10K–$15K

4.6%1,020

$15K–$20K

4.6%1,019

$20K–$25K

4.6%1,019

$25K–$30K

4.3%954

$30K–$35K

4.3%956

$35K–$40K

3.7%827

$40K–$45K

5.5%1,224

$45K–$50K

3.6%790

$50K–$60K

6.7%1,495

$60K–$75K

10.2%2,274

$75K–$100K

15.1%3,353

$100K–$125K

6.9%1,524

$125K–$150K

7.1%1,585

$150K–$200K

5.8%1,285

$200K+

5.3%1,186

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

550

Residentsi

1,148

Avg. Tenant Renti

$459/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers350 homes83% occupied$531/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8200 homes95% occupied$333/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,391/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

82.6%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

13.2%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

4.2%

Who Receives This Housing

74.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52.4% of subsidized households are minority

16.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

15,14924.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

427

Canada

283

Poland

146

India

Germany

Philippines

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,973

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,686

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,003(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured