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Population Review

Hamtramck, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Hamtramck, Michigan is 27,830 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $40,103, the median home value is $116,400, and the median age is 27.0.

The population has grown 22.5% since 2010 (22,381 → 27,424).

27,830

Population

13316

People / sq mi

$40,103

Median Income

$116,400

Median Home Value

Hamtramck covers 2.1 sq mi of land at 13316 people per square mile.

About Hamtramck, MI

Hamtramck is a city in Michigan with a population of 27,830. It ranks #43 among cities in Michigan by population. The median age is 27.0, younger than the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The median household income in Hamtramck is $40,103, below the US median of $74,580. 34.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $116,400, with monthly rent averaging $907. The homeownership rate of 57.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hamtramck reflects 18.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.8 minutes each way.

Hamtramck city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Hamtramck city had a population of 22,381 in 2010 and 27,424 in 2024, a 22.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,328 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 1.74%.

2020 · 28K20102024

27,424

Population (2024)

22,381

Population (2010)

28,328

Peak (2020)

1.74%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201022,381
201122,282
201222,260
201322,162
201422,156
201522,043
201621,932
201721,831
201821,716
201921,599
202028,328
202127,982
202227,588
202327,412
202427,424

Race & Ethnicity

White56.6%
Black or African American8.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$40,103

Median Household Income

$14,820

Per Capita Income

34.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$116,400

Median Home Value

$907

Median Rent

57.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

66.8%

High School+

18.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

66.4%

Public Transit

7.8%

Work From Home

24.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

5.0%

Foreign Born

28.4%

Non-English at Home

1.7%

Veterans

10.6%

With Disability

90.4%

Health Insurance

92.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing26.5%
Professional, Scientific & Management13.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.3%
Retail Trade8.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.0%
Information3.1%
Construction1.9%
Public Administration1.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hamtramck, Michigan has a population of 27,830 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest city in Michigan.

The median household income in Hamtramck, Michigan is $40,103, with 34.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Hamtramck, Michigan is $116,400, with median monthly rent at $907 and a homeownership rate of 57.1%.

The median age in Hamtramck, Michigan is 27.0 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The population has grown 22.5% since 2010 (22,381 → 27,424).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.