Demographics & People — Detroit, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 636,644 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~643,000 |
| Median Age | 35.2 |
| Total Households | 253,207 |
| Family Households | 131,125 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74,391 |
| Black or African American | 488,886 |
| Asian | 10,221 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50,816 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 451,529 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 108,239 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 48,054 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 33,152 |
| American | 24,716 |
| Subsaharan African | 11,539 |
| German | 11,300 |
| Irish | 9,360 |
| African | 8,239 |
| Polish | 6,824 |
Language
| English Only | 527,173 |
| Spanish | 38,797 |
| Population 5+ | 593,046 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 22,765 |
| Population 18+ | 479,926 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Detroit, Michigan.