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Population Review

Census ACS · #14 MSA

Detroit Metro Area

The Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 4,367,620 residents. The median household income is $75,123 and the median home value is $237,100.

4,367,620

Population

1122

People / sq mi

$75,123

Median Income

$237,100

Median Home Value

The Detroit CBSA covers 3,892 sq mi of land at 1122.1 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White65.6%
Black or African American21.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%

Economy & Income

$75,123

Median Household Income

$42,145

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Detroit metro's price level is 100.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 0.3% higher the US average. The local median income of $75,123 has the buying power of $74,900 in average-priced US metros.

100.3

Price Level (US = 100)

$74,900

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$75,123

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$237,100

Median Home Value

$1,162

Median Rent

70.9%

Homeownership

Education

91.2%

High School+

34.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

13.8%

Work From Home

26.3 min

Avg Commute

13.2%

Foreign Born

Detroit spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 4,367,620 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #14 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Detroit metro area is $75,123, with a per capita income of $42,145.

The Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.

Data for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Mi CBSA (19820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.