Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.2

0.249% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.2%

0.597% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$75,123

3.68% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$237,100

5.94% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2.07M

0.0943% 1-year decline

About

In N/A, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI had a population of N/A people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $75,123. Between N/A and N/A the population of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $72,456 to $75,123, a 3.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.98%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.94%).

None of the households in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are Wayne State University (6,533 degrees awarded in 2023), Oakland University (4,393 degrees), and Henry Ford College (3,946 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was $237,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI borders Flint, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, Jackson, MI, Lansing-East Lansing, MI, Monroe, MI, and Owosso, MI.

About the photo: Ariel view of downtown Detroit

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United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is home to a population of N/A people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.3% of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI residents were born outside of the country (449k people).

In 2023, there were 3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.8M people) in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 934k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 210k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.9%

2023 Citizenship

95.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.9% of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.8M ± 2.4k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
934k ± 4.66k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
210k ± 1.8k

5.13%

Hispanic Population

224k people

5.13% of the people in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are hispanic (224k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

10.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

449k people

10.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

443k people

As of 2023, 10.3% of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI residents (449k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
63,464 ± 1,755
Gulf War (2001-)
27,570 ± 1,171
Gulf War (1990s)
25,753 ± 1,303

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI employs 2.07M people. The largest industries in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are Manufacturing (396,672 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (300,910 people), and Retail Trade (216,172 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,954), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($87,719), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($77,690).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.07M

2023 Value

± 11,400

−0.0943%

1 Year decline

± 0.769%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI declined at a rate of −0.0943%, from 2.07M employees to 2.07M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, are Management Occupations (227,602 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (221,583 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (189,139 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.07M

2023 Value

± 11,400

−0.0943%

1 Year decline

± 0.769%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI declined at a rate of −0.0943%, from 2.07M employees to 2.07M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, are Manufacturing (396,672 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (300,910 people), and Retail Trade (216,172 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, though some of these residents may live in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,286

Median earning men ± $439

$40,399

Median earning women ± $307

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($83,067), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,770), and Manufacturing ($81,347).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($59,672), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,288), and Manufacturing ($55,686).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

7,596
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
6,710
Retail Trade
6,216
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$21.3M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$16.7M
Manufacturing
$15.5M
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI awarded 36,521 degrees. The student population of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 58,824 male students and 78,252 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are White (21,162 and 61%), followed by Black or African American (6,520 and 18.8%), Unknown (1,968 and 5.67%), and Asian (1,863 and 5.37%).

The largest universities in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI by number of degrees awarded are Wayne State University (6,533 and 17.9%), Oakland University (4,393 and 12%), and Henry Ford College (3,946 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are General Studies (3,360 and 9.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,829 and 7.75%), and Registered Nursing (2,027 and 5.55%).

The median tuition costs in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are $27,669 for private four year colleges, and $13,660 and $24,737 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 137,076 (42.9% men and 57.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 137,076 students enrolled in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 73,045 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,242 degrees awarded
General Psychology
713 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
512 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was Registered Nursing with 1,242 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wayne State University
6,533 degrees awarded
Oakland University
4,393 degrees awarded
Henry Ford College
3,946 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne State University with 6,533 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 15,224 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, which is 0.715 times less than the 21,297 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 21,162 degrees mean that there were 3.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6,520 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($29,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,821) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was $237,100 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $223,800 to $237,100, a 5.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is 70.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $75,123. In N/A, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $101,315, followed by Oakland County, MI and Leelanau County, MI, with respective values of $95,296 and $91,943.

Housing

Property

$237,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$1,122

$1.25M

Median Property Taxes

±$7,963

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.9%

Homeownership

2023

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.9% of the housing units in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In N/A, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $101,315, followed by Oakland County, MI and Leelanau County, MI, with respective values of $95,296 and $91,943.

The following map shows all of the counties in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,123

Median Household Income

± $510

1.76M

Number of Households

± 10,285

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.76M households in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI grew to $75,123 from the previous year's value of $72,456.

The following chart displays the households in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (571k out of 4.32M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI has health coverage, with 49.9% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.723% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1,246 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.86%

Uninsured

49.9%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

0.723%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI declined by 2.75% from 5% to 4.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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