Detroit, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Detroit, Michigan is 636,644 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Michigan. The median household income is $39,575, the median home value is $76,800, and the median age is 35.1.
The population has declined 9.2% since 2010 (711,131 → 645,705).
636,644
Population
4589
People / sq mi
$39,575
Median Income
$76,800
Median Home Value
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Detroit covers 138.7 sq mi of land at 4589 people per square mile.
About Detroit, MI
Housing cost is the defining feature of Detroit: the median home is valued at $76,800. With 636,644 residents, Detroit is a city in Michigan. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Michigan in the country, at #1 by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $39,575, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 26.9%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $76,800, with typical rent around $1,034.
College attainment is 17.6%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.1%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Detroit city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Detroit city had a population of 711,131 in 2010 and 645,705 in 2024, a -9.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 711,131 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.68%.
645,705
Population (2024)
711,131
Population (2010)
711,131
Peak (2010)
-0.68%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 711,131 |
| 2011 | 705,118 |
| 2012 | 700,183 |
| 2013 | 691,868 |
| 2014 | 682,609 |
| 2015 | 679,410 |
| 2016 | 677,143 |
| 2017 | 674,631 |
| 2018 | 672,977 |
| 2019 | 670,031 |
| 2020 | 638,367 |
| 2021 | 634,939 |
| 2022 | 634,702 |
| 2023 | 638,914 |
| 2024 | 645,705 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 76.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$39,575
Median Household Income
$24,029
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$76,800
Median Home Value
$1,034
Median Rent
49.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
83.4%
High School+
17.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.0%
Drive Alone
66.3%
Public Transit
10.1%
Work From Home
25.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
15.7%
Foreign Born
88.9%
Non-English at Home
4.5%
Veterans
19.6%
With Disability
92.5%
Health Insurance
91.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.8% |
| Retail Trade | 7.2% |
| Information | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Common questions about Detroit, MI
Frequently Asked Questions
Detroit, Michigan has a population of 636,644 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Michigan.
The median household income in Detroit, Michigan is $39,575, with 26.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Detroit, Michigan is $76,800, with median monthly rent at $1,034 and a homeownership rate of 49.7%.
The median age in Detroit, Michigan is 35.1 years. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.
The population has declined 9.2% since 2010 (711,131 → 645,705).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.