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.

Detroit, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

638,530

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

75%478,586

White

10.8%69,268

Hispanic/Latino

8.3%53,262

Two or More

3.4%21,437

Asian

1.7%11,074

Other

0.6%3,733

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1,069

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%101

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%28,317

High School Diploma

25.9%109,341

Some College (<1 yr)

7%29,555

Some College (1+ yr)

18.4%77,459

Associate's Degree

7.2%30,528

Bachelor's Degree

10.8%45,508

Master's Degree

5.6%23,502

Professional Degree

1%4,383

Doctorate

0.7%2,825

HS or Higher

83.3%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$83,900

Median Renti

$1,074

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.3%129,895

Renter-Occupied

49.7%128,103

Total Units

329,393

Homeownership

50.3%

Vacancy Rate

21.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.6%34,546

$50K–$100K

33.2%43,094

$100K–$150K

13.9%18,073

$150K–$200K

9.6%12,450

$200K–$300K

8.8%11,480

$300K–$500K

5.5%7,097

$500K–$1M

2%2,593

$1M+

0.4%562

Rent Distribution

Under $500

13,664

$500–$750

11,664

$750–$1,000

26,869

$1,000–$1,250

27,008

$1,250–$1,500

20,686

$1,500–$2,000

14,544

$2,000+

5,885

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%769

2010–2019

1.7%5,435

2000–2009

2.6%8,578

1990–1999

2.1%7,037

1980–1989

3.1%10,294

1970–1979

4.7%15,447

1960–1969

7.8%25,657

1950–1959

21.2%69,830

1940–1949

20.3%66,903

1939 or earlier

36.3%119,443

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.5%207,561

Electricity

16.7%43,011

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%2,815

No Fuel

1%2,509

Other

0.5%1,384

Wood

0.2%387

Fuel Oil

0.1%212

Solar

0%80

Coal

0%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,938

Mean Household Incomei

$57,223

Per Capita Incomei

$24,594

Poverty Ratei

32.2%

Unemploymenti

14%

Labor Forcei

269,067

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.2%34,062

$10K–$15K

10%25,704

$15K–$20K

6.1%15,792

$20K–$25K

5.9%15,198

$25K–$30K

4.7%12,168

$30K–$35K

5.2%13,299

$35K–$40K

5%12,918

$40K–$45K

5.2%13,499

$45K–$50K

4.6%11,799

$50K–$60K

7%18,017

$60K–$75K

8.1%20,935

$75K–$100K

9.2%23,700

$100K–$125K

6.3%16,249

$125K–$150K

3.4%8,761

$150K–$200K

3.3%8,582

$200K+

2.8%7,315

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

28,509

Residentsi

48,643

Avg. Tenant Renti

$340/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing3,395 homes75% occupied$378/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2,224 homes81% occupied$315/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab49 homes82% occupied$299/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 88,413 homes93% occupied$325/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1,019 homes97% occupied$391/mo rent

811/PRAC33 homes92% occupied$338/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,938/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

85.3%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

11.6%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $32K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

64.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.4% of subsidized households are minority

31.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.7% 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

42,3206.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

11,776

Canada

1,041

India

1,029

Guatemala

1,018

Philippines

330

China

285

Korea

285

Poland

240

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

223,334

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

231,293

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19,872(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured