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Detroit, MI
Community Characteristics and Facts

Typical Neighbor: Multi-Culti Mosaic
An immigrant gateway community, Multi-Culti Mosaic is the urban home for a mixed populace of younger Hispanic, Asian, and African-American singles and families. With nearly a ...
  • Population: 838,521
  • Population Growth Since 1990: -18%
  • Median Age: 33.02 years
  • Highest Education Level Attained: High School 21.53%, Bachelors 5.86%, Grad School 3.22%
  • Average Household Income: $44,559
  • Average Household Net Worth: $372,599
  • Total Crime Index: 370 (100 = National Average)
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Population
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Detroit, MI Michigan United States
Total Population 838,521 10,147,507 305,316,813
Population Density 6,043 105 NA
Population Change Since 1990 -18% 9% 23%
Population Change Since 2000 -12% 2% 8%
Population Male 47.25% 49.27% 49.3%
Population Female 52.75% 50.73% 50.7%
Median Age 33.02 36.73 35.89
Population by Age
Age 0-4 7.3% 6.37% 6.76%
Age 5-9 7.8% 6.37% 6.6%
Age 10-14 8.43% 6.83% 6.71%
Age 15-19 8.32% 7.25% 7.03%
Age 20-24 7.04% 6.98% 7.01%
Age 25-29 6.17% 6.44% 6.79%
Age 30-34 6.14% 6.16% 6.55%
Age 35-39 6.46% 6.6% 6.78%
Age 40-44 6.89% 7.23% 7.27%
Age 45-49 7.19% 7.68% 7.47%
Age 50-54 6.78% 7.4% 7.01%
Age 55-59 6.05% 6.57% 6.2%
Age 60-64 4.55% 5.17% 4.98%
Age 65-69 3.19% 3.78% 3.74%
Age 70-74 2.36% 2.95% 2.93%
Age 75-79 1.99% 2.46% 2.43%
Age 80-84 1.62% 1.89% 1.9%
Age 85+ 1.72% 1.88% 1.86%
Race
Detroit, MI Michigan United States
American Indian, Eskimo, Aluet 0.25% 0.47% 0.77%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.37% 2.53% 4.6%
Black 78.09% 14.1% 12.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.04% 0.04% 0.19%
Other 5.06% 3.58% 8.53%
White 15.17% 79.27% 73.51%
Population Hispanic 6.45% 4.1% 15.5%
Population Non Hispanic 93.55% 95.9% 84.5%

Households & Dwellings
Detroit, MI Michigan United States
Households 289,251 3,895,823 113,634,428
Median Home Sale Price (where available) $71,400 NA NA
Median Dwelling Age 52 35 29
Average Household Size 3 3 3
In Current Residence 5+ Years 34% 40% 35%
Annual Residential Turnover 12% 10% 18%
Median Years in Residence 3 4 3
Households: Family 62.21% 66.22% 66.4%
Households: Non-Family 37.79% 33.78% 33.6%
Households: With Children 38.79% 33.02% 34.17%
Households: No Children 61.21% 66.98% 65.83%
Dwellings
Vacant 18.02% 15.36% 12.36%
Owner-Occupied 46.24% 63.98% 59.23%
Renter-Occupied 35.74% 20.66% 28.41%
Vehicles by Household
No Vehicles Available 18% 6% 8%
One Vehicle Available 45% 33% 33%
Two or More Vehicles Available 38% 60% 59%
Marital Status
Never Married 33.13% 21.88% 21.17%
Now Married 21.15% 42.26% 41.74%
Separated 6.17% 2.93% 4.19%
Widowed 6.31% 5.19% 5.13%
Divorced 9.74% 8.14% 7.68%
Occupation & Industry
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Detroit, MI Michigan United States
Occupations: White Collar 82.52% 77.65% 77.74%
Occupations: Blue Collar 17.48% 22.35% 22.26%
Employees by Job Type:
Executives, Managers, Administrators 0.03% 5.36% 5.56%
Professional Specialty Occupations 5.09% 8.18% 7.61%
Sales Professionals 8.98% 1.1% 1.22%
Technologies and Technicians 0.9% 1.89% 1.75%
Sales Workers and Clerks 1.77% 4.27% 4.35%
Administrative Support 2.59% 8.95% 8.85%
Technical, Sales and Administrative: Field Occupations 7.78% 0.12% 0.12%
Private Household 0.12% 0% 0%
Protective Services 0% 0.73% 0.71%
Other Services: Site Based 0.7% 7.1% 6.28%
Other Services: Field Based 5.82% 0.29% 0.27%
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing 0.33% 1.05% 1.15%
Precision, Craft and Repair: Site Based 0.75% 4.44% 4.13%
Construction, Repair and Mining: Field Based 3.2% 1.27% 1.35%
Machine Operators, Assemblers and Inspectors 0.77% 1.41% 1.14%
Transportation Materials Moving Workers 0.96% 1.45% 1.41%
Handlers, Helpers and Laborers 1.14% 1.31% 1.33%
Employees by Industry:
Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing 14.64% 0.52% 0.5%
Mining 0.08% 0.04% 0.14%
Construction 0% 1.88% 2.16%
Manufacturing 0.7% 6.74% 4.56%
Transportation and Communications 4.38% 1.61% 2.05%
Wholesale Trade 1.63% 2.29% 2.35%
Retail Trade 1.16% 9.97% 9.79%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 4.8% 2.8% 3.35%
Services 2.41% 20.51% 19.36%
Public Administration 23.6% 2.57% 2.97%
Unclassified 3.13% 0.32% 0.42%
Transportation to Work:
Public 9% 1% 5%
Drive / Carpool 86% 93% 88%
Walk / Bike / Other 4% 3% 4%
Work at Home 2% 3% 3%
Median Travel Time to Work (in minutes) 23.25 20.11 20.65
Crime
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Detroit, MI Michigan United States
Total Crime Risk Index 370 95 100
Personal Crime Risk Index 468 112 100
Murder Risk Index 774 113 100
Rape Risk Index 371 168 100
Robbery Risk Index 566 85 100
Assault Risk Index 281 119 100
Property Crime Risk Index 333 93 100
Burglary Risk Index 273 96 100
Larceny Risk Index 151 88 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 685 122 100
Index score (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk.
Demographic Information FAQ - We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local Real Estate agent or contact the local police department for additional information.
Weather & Environment
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Detroit, MI Michigan United States
Average January High Temperature 33 F 28 F NA
Average January Low Temperature 16 F 11 F NA
Average July High Temperature 86 F 81 F NA
Average July Low Temperature 62 F 57 F NA
Annual Precipitation 34 in. 33 in. NA
Earthquake Risk Index 26 22 100
Weather Risk Index 65 59 100
Hail Index 149 84 100
Hurricane Index 16 14 100
Tornado Index 100 104 100
Wind Index 189 120 100
Air Pollution Index 94 91 100
Ozone Index 94 91 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 89 84 100
Lead Index 58 50 100
NO2 Index 155 140 100
Particulate Matter Index 73 81 100
Index scores (100 = National Average) for an area are compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk.
Income
Detroit, MI Michigan United States
Median Household Income $36,824 $55,254 $52,683
Average Household Income $44,559 $62,617 $68,953
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 1990 95% 78% 75%
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000 24% 24% 25%
Per-capita Income $16,379 $24,779 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $32,447 $46,546 $44,384
Household Incomes
$0 - $10,000 16.38% 6.52% 7.59%
$10,000 - $15,000 6.06% 3.73% 4.14%
$15,000 - $20,000 6.58% 4.79% 5.09%
$20,000 - $25,000 6.56% 5% 5.17%
$25,000 - $30,000 6.29% 4.89% 5.01%
$30,000 - $35,000 6.24% 5.32% 5.49%
$35,000 - $40,000 5.14% 4.78% 4.93%
$40,000 - $45,000 4.95% 4.95% 5.05%
$45,000 - $50,000 4.5% 4.79% 4.83%
$50,000 - $60,000 7.57% 8.66% 8.61%
$60,000 - $75,000 8.6% 10.95% 10.67%
$75,000 - $100,000 9.13% 13.33% 12.4%
$100,000 - $125,000 5.13% 8.7% 7.87%
$125,000 - $150,000 2.96% 5.2% 4.6%
$150,000 - $200,000 2.1% 4.36% 4.06%
$200,000 - $250,000 0.45% 1.39% 1.41%
$250,000 - $500,000 0.42% 1.51% 1.65%
$500,000 + 0.92% 1.13% 1.42%
Median Income by Age
Age < 25 $18,082 $27,033 $28,988
Age 25 - 34 $36,044 $49,669 $47,682
Age 35 - 44 $42,557 $63,832 $60,306
Age 45 - 54 $47,851 $75,756 $69,357
Age 55 - 64 $41,621 $65,867 $61,074
Age 65 - 74 $30,624 $43,392 $43,336
Age 75 + $23,823 $32,696 $33,046
Education
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Detroit, MI Michigan United States
Educational Climate Index (1-5) 3 NA NA
Highest Education Level Attained
Less than 9th Grade 3.57% 2.34% 4.09%
Some High School 8.59% 5.43% 5.75%
High School Graduate 21.53% 21.71% 20.17%
Some College 14.25% 14.68% 12.5%
Associate Degree 4.09% 5.28% 5.09%
Bachelors Degree 5.86% 10.45% 11.57%
Graduate Degree 3.22% 6.3% 6.73%
Expenditures
Detroit, MI Michigan United States
Sales Tax Rate 6% NA NA
Average Total Household Expenditure $40,417 $50,495 $53,788
Average Annual Household Expense Index
Total Household Expenditure 75 94 100
Contributions 68 93 100
Personal Insurance 70 94 100
Apparel 76 94 100
Education 72 93 100
Entertainment 74 94 100
Food and Beverages 78 94 100
Health Care 78 94 100
Household Furnishings and Equipment 72 94 100
Shelter 75 94 100
Household Operations 71 94 100
Miscellaneous Expenses 77 94 100
Personal Care 76 94 100
Reading 75 94 100
Tobacco 84 94 100
Transportation 75 94 100
Utilities 79 94 100
Gifts 70 94 100
Assets & Debt
Detroit, MI Michigan United States
Average Household Net Worth $372,599 $531,862 $514,884
Median Debt
Mortgage Debt $49,425 $67,920 $64,663
Installment Loan Debt $5,563 $8,256 $8,028
Lines of Credit Debt $482 $701 $688
Credit Card Debt $7,734 $9,104 $8,898
Investment Real Estate Debt $2,077 $2,444 $2,377
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