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, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

107,423

Median Agei

33.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.3%93,741

Two or More

4.3%4,585

Black

3.6%3,897

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%2,887

Asian

1.8%1,949

Other

0.3%310

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%54

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%1,979

High School Diploma

19.5%12,949

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%3,385

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%8,020

Associate's Degree

9.8%6,494

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%13,703

Master's Degree

9.8%6,485

Professional Degree

2.8%1,874

Doctorate

1.4%908

HS or Higher

84.1%

BA or Higher

34.6%

Graduate+

14%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$218,800

Median Renti

$1,327

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.4%25,098

Renter-Occupied

31.6%11,597

Total Units

39,394

Homeownership

68.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%581

$50K–$100K

3.1%773

$100K–$150K

9.4%2,361

$150K–$200K

26.8%6,725

$200K–$300K

34.1%8,556

$300K–$500K

17.3%4,346

$500K–$1M

6%1,513

$1M+

1%243

Rent Distribution

Under $500

636

$500–$750

570

$750–$1,000

1,839

$1,000–$1,250

1,717

$1,250–$1,500

1,577

$1,500–$2,000

2,488

$2,000+

1,673

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%88

2010–2019

2.9%1,146

2000–2009

3.8%1,479

1990–1999

5.2%2,031

1980–1989

4.1%1,634

1970–1979

6.2%2,434

1960–1969

6.9%2,727

1950–1959

24.4%9,608

1940–1949

22.3%8,793

1939 or earlier

24%9,454

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.7%26,308

Electricity

26.3%9,656

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%486

No Fuel

0.4%161

Other

0.2%66

Wood

0%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,324

Mean Household Incomei

$87,817

Per Capita Incomei

$30,588

Poverty Ratei

24.3%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

45,028

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%2,953

$10K–$15K

5%1,852

$15K–$20K

3.7%1,367

$20K–$25K

4%1,464

$25K–$30K

4.5%1,639

$30K–$35K

5.2%1,899

$35K–$40K

3.2%1,168

$40K–$45K

3.5%1,273

$45K–$50K

3.6%1,322

$50K–$60K

6.4%2,352

$60K–$75K

10.2%3,749

$75K–$100K

10.5%3,850

$100K–$125K

10.4%3,803

$125K–$150K

6.5%2,379

$150K–$200K

6.9%2,540

$200K+

8.4%3,085

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

991

Residentsi

1,586

Avg. Tenant Renti

$372/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing333 homes96% occupied$311/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers284 homes81% occupied$414/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8374 homes96% occupied$395/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,324/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

90%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

9.3%

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

64.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21.9% of subsidized households are minority

41.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.3% 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

32,53830.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

805

Canada

331

Poland

246

Mexico

245

Korea

175

China

169

Germany

129

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

40,905

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

42,067

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,634(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured

Dearborn, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026