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
| White | 65.6% |
| Black or African American | 21.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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.
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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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.