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

Detroit covers 138.7 sq mi of land at 4589 people per square mile.

About Detroit, MI

Detroit is a city in Michigan with a population of 636,644. It ranks #1 among cities in Michigan by population. The median age is 35.1, younger than the national median. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

The median household income in Detroit is $39,575, below the US median of $74,580. 26.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $76,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,034. The homeownership rate of 49.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Detroit reflects 17.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	711,131	-	-	estimate
2011	705,118	-6,013	-0.85%	estimate
2012	700,183	-4,935	-0.70%	estimate
2013	691,868	-8,315	-1.19%	estimate
2014	682,609	-9,259	-1.34%	estimate
2015	679,410	-3,199	-0.47%	estimate
2016	677,143	-2,267	-0.33%	estimate
2017	674,631	-2,512	-0.37%	estimate
2018	672,977	-1,654	-0.25%	estimate
2019	670,031	-2,946	-0.44%	estimate
2020	638,367	-31,664	-4.73%	estimate
2021	634,939	-3,428	-0.54%	estimate
2022	634,702	-237	-0.04%	estimate
2023	638,914	+4,212	+0.66%	estimate
2024	645,705	+6,791	+1.06%	estimate

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%

Largest cities in Michigan

Grand Rapids (197,768)Warren (138,128)Sterling Heights (133,473)Ann Arbor (121,179)Lansing (112,546)Dearborn (107,846)Livonia (94,058)Troy (87,307)Westland (84,155)Farmington Hills (83,316)View all Michigan cities →

Largest counties in Michigan

Wayne County (1,773,767)Oakland County (1,272,294)Macomb County (877,624)Kent County (658,844)Genesee County (404,087)

Part of Michigan

Michigan demographic profile All Michigan data →

Metro areas in Michigan

Detroit (4,367,620)Grand Rapids (1,154,320)Lansing (470,434)Flint (404,087)Ann Arbor (368,394)South Bend (324,180)Kalamazoo (261,437)Saginaw (189,210)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Detroit, MI

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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).