Detroit Population

2010–2026

187

2026 projection

7.4% 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.
2026187-31.58%
202519000.00%
2024190+10.53%
2023189-21.05%
2022191-10.52%
2021192-104.95%
2020202-2310.22%
2019225+10.45%
2018224+31.36%
2017221+20.91%

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Detroit Demographics

55.2median age

Median age

Female55.1 yrs
Male55.3 yrs

Adults

90
28 seniors · 31%62 other adults

Sex

Female 40.5% · 45Male 59.5% · 66

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 1 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 Income

$63,125median household income

Median household income

$63,125

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$61,250

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.9%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Detroit Marital Status

68% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married68%61%79%
Never married6%9%0%
Divorced10%9%12%
Widowed10%11%9%
Separated7%11%0%

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