Detroit, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
636,644
Population
4,589/sq mi density
$39,575
Median Income
$24,029 per capita
$76,800
Home Value
$77,199 Zillow
$1,034
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
1,783
Violent Crime/100K
4,392 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$39,575 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,800 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,783 violent crimes/100K (369% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
636,644
Census 2023
Population Density
4,589
per square mile
Land Area
138.7
square miles (359.3 km²)
Median Age
35.1 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 76.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
11.7%
Black
76.8%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
1.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.9%
Spanish
10.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.0%
Veterans
4.5%
25% below US avg (6%)
Disability
19.6%
51% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.5%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.5%
13% 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 | 636,644 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,589 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 138.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.5% |
| Female | 52.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Language
| English Only | 88.9% |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.0% |
| Veterans | 4.5% |
| Disability | 19.6% |
| Health Insurance | 92.5% |
| Uninsured | 7.5% |
| Broadband Access | 82.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.490 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |