What is the population of Detroit, Michigan?

Detroit has a population of approximately 645,702 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Detroit, Michigan located?

Detroit is located in Michigan, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.3830°, -83.1022°.

What is the median household income in Detroit?

The median household income in Detroit is approximately $39,209 based on the most recent open data.

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Detroit

Total population

645,702

Median home value

$95,900

18.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$39,209

Detroit$39k

National$74k

Air quality index

41Good

Weather85°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates42.38°, -83.10°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Detroit is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River across from the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. It is the 26th-most populous city in the United States and the largest U.S. city on the Canada–United States border, with a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 2025 population of 649,095. The Metro Detroit area, at over 4.4 million people, is the 14th-largest metropolitan area in the nation and second-largest in the Midwest. The county seat of Wayne County, Detroit is a significant cultural center known for its contributions to music, art, architecture, and design, in addition to its historical automotive and industrial background.

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

35.9

Median home value

$95,900

Housing units

343,649

Poverty rate

34.5%

Unemployment

10.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

12.4%

Black

73.5%

Asian

1.8%

Hispanic

9.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.3830

Longitude

-83.1022

Water area

4.17 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

85°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

65°F

Mostly Clear

Monday

92°F

Mostly Sunny

Monday Night

74°F

Partly Cloudy

Tuesday

99°F

Sunny

Tuesday Night

76°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Detroit, MI from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Good

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

9.5

PM10 (µg/m³)

9.6

Ozone (µg/m³)

124

NO₂ (µg/m³)

7.3

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

45.9%

Diabetes

18.3%

Adult obesity

45.7%

Binge drinking

12.1%

Adult smoking

22.1%

No leisure activity

38.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

672,862

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
33,985
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
30,267
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
29,678
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
28,355
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
25,489
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
24,609
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
19,221
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
18,332

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

293

Elementary

170

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Cass Technical High School
High · DETROIT · 2,395 students · 24.2:1 ratio
Fordson High School
High · DEARBORN · 2,339 students · 19.7:1 ratio
Western International High School
High · DETROIT · 2,151 students · 25.9:1 ratio
Dearborn High School
High · DEARBORN · 1,969 students · 20.7:1 ratio
Star International Academy
Other · DEARBORN HEIGHTS · 1,698 students · 20:1 ratio
Edsel Ford High School
High · DEARBORN · 1,639 students · 19.1:1 ratio
Advanced Technology Academy
Other · DEARBORN · 1,215 students · 22.5:1 ratio
Renaissance High School
High · DETROIT · 1,146 students · 19.1:1 ratio