Dearborn Heights, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
62,099
Population
5,290/sq mi density
$61,035
Median Income
$29,331 per capita
$174,900
Home Value
$216,580 Zillow
$1,260
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
461
Violent Crime/100K
1,255 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$61,035 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,900 home value, $1,260/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
461 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
62,099
Census 2023
Population Density
5,290
per square mile
Land Area
11.8
square miles (30.4 km²)
Median Age
35.8 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.4%
Black
9.1%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 58.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 40.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
58.7%
Spanish
40.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
23.6%
Veterans
4.5%
25% below US avg (6%)
Disability
15.2%
17% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.6%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.4%
26% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.490
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 62,099 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,290 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 11.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.0% |
| Female | 51.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 58.7% |
| Spanish | 40.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 23.6% |
| Veterans | 4.5% |
| Disability | 15.2% |
| Health Insurance | 93.6% |
| Uninsured | 6.4% |
| Broadband Access | 89.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.490 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |