Detroit Population

2010–2026

221

2026 projection

4.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Detroit. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026221-20.90%
2025223-10.45%
2024224-10.44%
2023225-10.44%
2022226-10.44%
2021227-41.73%
2020231+104.52%
2019221-31.34%
2018224+10.45%
2017223-10.45%

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Detroit Demographics

34.9median age

Median age

Female45.6 yrs
Male31.6 yrs

Adults

130
41 seniors · 32%89 other adults

Sex

Female 56.6% · 107Male 43.4% · 82

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Detroit Marital Status

32% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married32%38%28%
Never married20%29%14%
Divorced19%15%23%
Widowed20%7%29%
Separated8%11%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201