Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

4.38M

1.52% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.249% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.5%

2.28% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,878

6.55% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$193,400

7.98% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

2.06M

1.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI had a population of 4.38M people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $66,878. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI grew from 4.32M to 4.38M, a 1.52% increase and its median household income grew from $62,768 to $66,878, a 6.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), and White (Hispanic) (2.27%).

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.

95.8% of the residents in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are Wayne State University (7,239 degrees awarded in 2021), Oakland University (4,697 degrees), and Macomb Community College (2,648 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was $193,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was 2 cars per household.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI borders Ann Arbor, MI, Flint, 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 4.38M people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.2% of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI residents were born outside of the country (446k people).

In 2021, there were 3.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.86M people) in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 951k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 201k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was 95.8%, 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)
2.86M ± 2.03k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
951k ± 3.99k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
201k ± 1.87k

4.73%

Hispanic Population

207k people

4.73% of the people in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are hispanic (207k 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
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

446k people

10.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

435k people

As of 2021, 10.2% of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI residents (446k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, 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
69,737 ± 1,688
Gulf War (2001-)
27,398 ± 1,302
Gulf War (1990s)
25,714 ± 1,292

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI employs 2.06M people. The largest industries in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are Manufacturing (402,572 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (301,148 people), and Retail Trade (216,067 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,663), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($78,264), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,089).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.06M

2021 Value

± 10,926

1.35%

1 Year growth

± 0.744%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI grew at a rate of 1.35%, from 2.03M employees to 2.06M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (229,572 people), Management Occupations (216,636 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (195,827 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.06M

2021 Value

± 10,926

1.35%

1 Year growth

± 0.744%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI grew at a rate of 1.35%, from 2.03M employees to 2.06M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, are Manufacturing (402,572 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (301,148 people), and Retail Trade (216,067 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

$53,173

Median earning men ± $351

$34,982

Median earning women ± $316

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($74,285), Manufacturing ($73,807), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,952).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,703), and Manufacturing ($49,328).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

47,491
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
24,481
Manufacturing
24,335
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$63.6M
Manufacturing
$36.3M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$31.9M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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 2021, universities in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI awarded 33,846 degrees. The student population of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 59,116 male students and 81,913 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are White (20,469 and 64.1%), followed by Black or African American (5,525 and 17.3%), Asian (1,773 and 5.55%), and Unknown (1,574 and 4.93%).

The largest universities in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI by number of degrees awarded are Wayne State University (7,239 and 21.4%), Oakland University (4,697 and 13.9%), and Macomb Community College (2,648 and 7.82%).

The most popular majors in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are Registered Nursing (2,094 and 6.19%), General Business Administration & Management (2,047 and 6.05%), and General Studies (1,992 and 5.89%).

The median tuition costs in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI are $24,900 for private four year colleges, and $13,416 and $24,735 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 141,029 (41.9% men and 58.1% 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 2021 there were 141,029 students enrolled in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 78,659 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,291 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
684 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
575 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was Registered Nursing with 1,291 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wayne State University
7,239 degrees awarded
Oakland University
4,697 degrees awarded
Macomb Community College
2,648 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne State University with 7,239 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 13,890 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, which is 0.696 times less than the 19,956 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 20,469 degrees mean that there were 3.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 5,525 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 ($29,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,530) 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 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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 $193,400 in 2021, which is 0.79 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $179,100 to $193,400, a 7.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $66,878. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $88,908, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $86,275 and $79,198.

Housing

Property

$193,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,201

$1.21M

Median Property Taxes

±$7,452

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

70.1%

Homeownership

2021

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

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 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $88,908, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $86,275 and $79,198.

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.

$66,878

Median Household Income

± $416

1.73M

Number of Households

± 9,347

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.73M households in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI grew to $66,878 from the previous year's value of $62,768.

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.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79%)
Worked At Home (9.33%)
Carpooled (7.89%)

In 2021, 79% of workers in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.33%) and those who carpooled to work (7.89%).

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

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% 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

2 cars

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 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (585k out of 4.34M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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

94.8% of the population of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.724% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,246 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,266 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% 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

5.18%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.724%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI declined by 0.273% from 5.19% to 5.18%.

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.