Demographics & People — Harper Woods, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,205 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,900 |
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| Median Age | 37.1 |
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| Total Households | 5,586 |
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| Family Households | 3,101 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,548 |
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| Black or African American | 9,845 |
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| Asian | 64 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 243 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,501 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,414 |
| German | 1,162 |
| Irish | 699 |
| Polish | 662 |
| Italian | 514 |
| English | 453 |
| French (except Basque) | 375 |
| American | 241 |
| Lebanese | 240 |
Language
| English Only | 13,613 |
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| Spanish | 192 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,360 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 307 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,262 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Harper Woods, Michigan.
