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.

Hamtramck, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,743

Median Agei

26.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.6%16,259

Asian

25.3%7,025

Black

6.1%1,704

Two or More

6%1,655

Other

2.8%782

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%213

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%105

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%351

High School Diploma

28.6%4,137

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%493

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%1,276

Associate's Degree

4.9%715

Bachelor's Degree

12.3%1,781

Master's Degree

4.4%632

Professional Degree

0.4%51

Doctorate

0.7%106

HS or Higher

65.9%

BA or Higher

17.8%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,000

Median Renti

$989

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%4,154

Renter-Occupied

41.7%2,966

Total Units

8,371

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

14.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%298

$50K–$100K

24%997

$100K–$150K

24.3%1,009

$150K–$200K

24.2%1,004

$200K–$300K

14.2%591

$300K–$500K

4.8%199

$500K–$1M

0.4%15

$1M+

1%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

360

$500–$750

209

$750–$1,000

774

$1,000–$1,250

895

$1,250–$1,500

207

$1,500–$2,000

152

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%106

2000–2009

2.5%210

1990–1999

0.5%46

1980–1989

3%247

1970–1979

3.8%319

1960–1969

3.2%264

1950–1959

9.7%813

1940–1949

13.2%1,108

1939 or earlier

62.8%5,258

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.4%6,224

Electricity

9.2%653

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%174

Other

0.8%55

No Fuel

0.2%11

Solar

0%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,293

Mean Household Incomei

$54,792

Per Capita Incomei

$14,915

Poverty Ratei

39.5%

Unemploymenti

13.1%

Labor Forcei

8,699

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%665

$10K–$15K

6.9%491

$15K–$20K

6.3%451

$20K–$25K

6.9%494

$25K–$30K

4.9%349

$30K–$35K

7%496

$35K–$40K

9.4%670

$40K–$45K

3.2%230

$45K–$50K

5.2%369

$50K–$60K

8.8%625

$60K–$75K

8.3%592

$75K–$100K

8.2%582

$100K–$125K

7.6%539

$125K–$150K

2.5%179

$150K–$200K

3.5%246

$200K+

2%142

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

505

Residentsi

977

Avg. Tenant Renti

$271/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

42 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing451 homes94% occupied$265/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes83% occupied$415/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,293/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

87.5%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

8.4%

Low income$20K–$31K/yr

3.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $31K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79.6% of subsidized households are minority

21.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.1% 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

12,94946.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

307

India

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,401

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,563

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

288(1.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured