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Detroit, MI, US

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Detroit is located in the state of Michigan, United States of America. In Detroit, 0.21% of US population resides. There are 65 neighborhoods, a vast network of roadways in Detroit.
The overall population of Detroit is 679,865, with median age of 34.7 years. On average, Detroit residents are 3.1 years younger than the average age of 37.8 years in United States of America. In Detroit, men make up 46.4% of the population while women make up 53.6%.
The most common degree of education among Detroit citizens is regular high school diploma (26%). Residents of Detroit have an annual income that is less than $10,000 (20.6% of the population).
More detailed demographics information about Detroit, as well as a list of nearby locations, may be found further down this page.

Detroit Demographics

What is the population of Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
Total
679,865
321,004,407
Detroit has a population of 679,865 people, according to the 2017 US census. This equates to 0.21 percent of the total 321,004,407 citizens of the United States of America.
Below is the data for total population statistics:
  • Total - 679,865 (0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the gender statistics of Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
Male
46.4%
48.8%
Female
53.6%
51.2%
Detroit has a total of 249,455 (46.4%) male and 288,053 (53.6%) female citizens as per 2017 US Census data.

In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
Below is the data for gender statistics:
  • Male - 249,455 (46.4% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Female - 288,053 (53.6% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the median incomes in Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
Less than $10k
20.6%
6.7%
$10k - $25k
25.5%
14.6%
$25k - $40k
18%
14%
$40k - $60k
15.2%
16.2%
$60k - $100k
13.5%
22.3%
$100k - $125k
3.3%
8.6%
$125k - $150k
1.6%
5.4%
$150k - $200k
1.4%
5.8%
More than $200k
0.9%
6.3%
According to the findings of the US Census taken in 2017, the most common household income levels in Detroit are as follows: $10k - $25k (25.5%), less than $10k (20.6%), and $25k - $40k (18%).

In contrast, the household income ranges that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%), and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
The data list for income is as follows:
  • Total - 258,471 (100% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Less than $10k - 53,155 (20.6% of Detroit, 0.7% of US)
  • $10k - $25k - 65,860 (25.5% of Detroit, 0.4% of US)
  • $25k - $40k - 46,602 (18% of Detroit, 0.3% of US)
  • $40k - $60k - 39,396 (15.2% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • $60k - $100k - 34,891 (13.5% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • $100k - $125k - 8,634 (3.3% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • $125k - $150k - 4,051 (1.6% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • $150k - $200k - 3,574 (1.4% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • More than $200k - 2,308 (0.9% of Detroit, 0% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the median age statistics in Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
Total
34.7
37.8
Male
32.8
36.5
Female
36.5
39.1
The average age of a man in Detroit is 32.8 years old, while the average age of a woman is 36.5 years old, according to the information provided by the US Census in 2017.

In contrast, in the United States of America, the average male age is 36.5 years old, while the average female age is 39.1 years old.
Following is the data list for median age statistics:
  • Total - 34.7
  • Male - 32.8
  • Female - 36.5
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the detailed age group statistics in Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
Less than 18 yrs
25.2%
22.9%
18 - 24 years
11.1%
9.7%
25 - 34 years
14%
13.7%
35 - 49 years
17.9%
19.2%
50 - 64 years
18.7%
19.6%
65 - 84 years
11.3%
13%
More than 85 yrs
1.8%
1.9%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the leading age groups in the Detroit are: less than 18 yrs (25.2%), 50 - 64 years (18.7%), and 35 - 49 years (17.9%).

In contrast, the most prominent age categories in United States of America are: less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).
The data list for age groups is as follows:
  • Total - 679,865 (100% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Less than 18 yrs - 171,070 (25.2% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • 18 - 24 years - 75,603 (11.1% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • 25 - 34 years - 95,180 (14% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • 35 - 49 years - 121,618 (17.9% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • 50 - 64 years - 127,458 (18.7% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • 65 - 84 years - 76,799 (11.3% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • More than 85 yrs - 12,137 (1.8% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What is the marital status of Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
Married
26.1%
50.2%
Never Married
55%
33.1%
Divorced
12%
10.9%
Widowed
6.9%
5.8%
The majority of inhabitants of Detroit are never married (55%) or now married (26.1%), according 2017 census data from the United States.

The top two largest marital statuses in United States of America are married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%).
The data list for marital status is as follows:
  • Total - 537,508 (100% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Married - 140,540 (26.1% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Never Married - 295,601 (55% of Detroit, 0.3% of US)
  • Divorced - 64,260 (12% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Widowed - 37,107 (6.9% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What is the level of education in Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
No Schooling
1.8%
1.4%
Unifinished High-school
18.5%
11.2%
High-school Diploma
26%
23.3%
GED or alt. creds
6.7%
4%
Unfinished College
25.7%
20.8%
Associate's degree
7.2%
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
8.5%
19.1%
Master's degree
4.4%
8.4%
Professional School degree
0.8%
2%
Doctorate degree
0.6%
1.4%
As per 2017 US census data Detroit dominant household education levels are: high-school diploma (26 percent), unfinished college (25.7 percent) and unifinished high-school (18.5 percent).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest household education levels categories are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
The data list for education is as follows:
  • No Schooling - 7,870 (1.8% of Detroit, 0.3% of US)
  • Unifinished High-school - 79,979 (18.5% of Detroit, 0.3% of US)
  • High-school Diploma - 112,598 (26% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • GED or alt. creds - 28,833 (6.7% of Detroit, 0.3% of US)
  • Unfinished College - 111,174 (25.7% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Associate's degree - 31,086 (7.2% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Bachelor's degree - 36,765 (8.5% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Master's degree - 18,926 (4.4% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Professional School degree - 3,376 (0.8% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Doctorate degree - 2,585 (0.6% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the languages spoken in households of Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
English only
89.2%
78.7%
Spanish
6.6%
13.2%
Other Indo-European
1.9%
3.6%
Asian and Pacific
0.4%
3.5%
Other Languages
2%
1%
The 2017 US Census found that Spanish only english (89.2% of the population), spanish (6.6%), and other languages (2%) are the most commonly spoken languages in Detroit.

Among the United States of America population, the three most common spoken languages are english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).
Data used in the data for languages spoken statistics chart is as following:
  • Total - 629,986 (100% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • English only - 561,734 (89.2% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Spanish - 41,729 (6.6% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Other Indo-European - 11,659 (1.9% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Asian and Pacific Islands - 2,269 (0.4% of Detroit, 0% of US)
  • Other Languages - 12,595 (2% of Detroit, 0.4% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What is the ethnic diversity in Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
White
14.1%
73%
African American
79.1%
12.7%
American Indian
0.3%
0.8%
Asian
1.5%
5.4%
Hawaiian & Pacific
0%
0.2%
Two+ ethnicities
1.9%
3.1%
Other
3%
4.8%
2017 US Census statistics show that african american make up the largest share of the population in the Detroit, followed by white (14.1) and other (3).

In comparison United States of America most dominant ethnic diversity groups are: white (73%), african american (12.7%) and asian (5.4%).
Below is the data for ethnic diversity statistics:
  • Total - 679,865 (100% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • White - 95,875 (14.1% of Detroit, 0% of US)
  • African American - 537,931 (79.1% of Detroit, 1.3% of US)
  • American Indian & Alaska Native - 2,322 (0.3% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Asian - 10,185 (1.5% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander - 107 (0% of Detroit, 0% of US)
  • Two or more ethnicities - 12,918 (1.9% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Other - 20,527 (3% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the household type statistics in Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
Family Households
55.2%
65.9%
Non-family Households
44.8%
34.1%
According to the statistics from the 2017 US census, family households make up 55.2% of Detroit total households, while non-family homes make up 44.8%.

In United States of America, family households account for 65.9% of all households while non-family homes account for 34.1%.
Following is the data list for household types statistics:
  • Total - 258,471 (100% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Family households, Married-couple family - 51,946 (20.1% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Family households, Other family - 90,648 (35.1% of Detroit, 0.4% of US)
  • Family households, Other family, Male householder no wife present - 18,271 (7.1% of Detroit, 0.3% of US)
  • Family households, Other family, Female householder no husband present - 72,377 (28% of Detroit, 0.5% of US)
  • Nonfamily households, Householder living alone - 101,345 (39.2% of Detroit, 0.3% of US)
  • Nonfamily households, Householder not living alone - 14,532 (5.6% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Family Households - 142,594 (55.2% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Non-family Households - 115,877 (44.8% of Detroit, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the most common employment industries in Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
Agriculture
0.4%
1.3%
Construction
3.6%
6.4%
Manufacturing
15%
10.3%
Wholesale
1.7%
2.7%
Retail
10.2%
11.4%
Utilities
1.1%
0.8%
Information
1.7%
2.1%
Finance & Insurance
3.4%
4.6%
Real Estate
1.6%
1.9%
Sci & Tech Services
3.3%
6.9%
Company Management
0.1%
0.1%
Administrative Services
7.9%
4.3%
Educational Services
6.3%
9.3%
Health Care
17.4%
13.8%
Arts & Entertainment
2.6%
2.2%
Accommodation & Food Services
9.6%
7.5%
Public Administration
4%
4.7%
Other Services
5.2%
4.9%
Health care and social assistance (17.4%), manufacturing (15%), retail trade (10.2%) and accommodation and food services (9.6%) account for the combined majority of employment in the Detroit, according to 2017 US census data.

In contrast, the employment industries that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).
The data list for employment industries is as follows:
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting - 908 (0.4% of Detroit, 0% of US)
  • Construction - 8,088 (3.6% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Manufacturing - 34,035 (15% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Wholesale - 3,964 (1.7% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Retail - 23,203 (10.2% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Utilities - 2,474 (1.1% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Information - 3,914 (1.7% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Finance & Insurance - 7,592 (3.4% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Real Estate - 3,649 (1.6% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Scientific & Technical Services - 7,526 (3.3% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Company Management - 177 (0.1% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Administrative & Waste Management Services - 17,851 (7.9% of Detroit, 0.3% of US)
  • Educational Services - 14,168 (6.3% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Health Care & Social Assistance - 39,408 (17.4% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - 5,880 (2.6% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Accommodation & Food Services - 21,754 (9.6% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Public Administration - 9,020 (4% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Other Services - 11,821 (5.2% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the most common means of transportation in Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
Car, Truck or Van
85.7%
89.9%
Public Transportation
7.9%
5.4%
Walk
3.8%
2.9%
Motorcycle or Bicycle
2.6%
1.9%
According to 2017 US Census statistics, the most common form of transportation to work in Detroit is: car truck or van (13.8%).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
Below is the data for means of transportation statistics:
  • Car, Truck or Van - 182,144 (85.7% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • Public Transportation - 16,714 (7.9% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Walk - 8,134 (3.8% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • Taxicab, Motorcycle, Bicycle or Other - 5,624 (2.6% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the commute time statistics in Detroit?

  • Detroit
  • US
Less than 10 mins
7.4%
12.7%
10-15 mins
11.9%
13.6%
15-20 mins
17.6%
15.3%
20-25 mins
18.9%
14.6%
25-30 mins
7.9%
6.4%
30-35 mins
16.7%
13.7%
35-45 mins
6%
6.8%
45-50 mins
6.2%
8.1%
60 or more mins
7.4%
8.9%
From the Detroit, the most common ranges of time spent getting to and from work are (in order) 20-25 minutes, 15-20 minutes, and 30-35 minutes, as available data from the United States Census Bureau (2017).

Among the United States of America population, the three largest travel time to work ranges are 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes, and 30-35 minutes.
The data list for time of commute is as follows:
  • Less than 10 mins - 15,718 (7.4% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • 10-15 mins - 25,393 (11.9% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • 15-20 mins - 37,456 (17.6% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • 20-25 mins - 40,212 (18.9% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • 25-30 mins - 16,799 (7.9% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • 30-35 mins - 35,462 (16.7% of Detroit, 0.2% of US)
  • 35-45 mins - 12,774 (6% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • 45-50 mins - 13,113 (6.2% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
  • 60 or more mins - 15,689 (7.4% of Detroit, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

Detroit Education

Schools in Detroit

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Colleges in Detroit

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Universities in Detroit

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Kindergartens in Detroit

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Detroit Locations