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Detroit, MI

Founded 1701Wayne CountyElev. 183 m
Population
636,644
Median home
$76,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
195
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Detroit

Detroit is a city in Michigan with about 636,644 residents. Detroit was founded in 1701 and sits in Wayne County, and is nicknamed "Motor City". The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $39,575. Homes carry a median value of $76,800, and about 50% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (76.4%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
636,644
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$39,575
Per-capita income
$24,029
Poverty rate
31.5%
High-school grad or higher
83.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
Unemployment
14.1%
Avg. commute
25.4 min
Work from home
10.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White10.3%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Black76.4%
Asian1.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts27.7%
Production, transportation & material moving23.7%
Service23.1%
Sales & office19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$76,800
Median gross rent
$1,034/mo
Owner-occupied
49.7%
Median year built
1947
Households
253,207
Avg. household size
2.47

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Detroit has 195 public schools — 116 elementary, 12 middle, 46 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 104 schools
Reading29%
Math13%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Breithaupt Career and Technical CenterHighGrades 9–12
CapstoneWayne Co Juvenile Detention FacHighGrades 6–12charter
Cass Technical High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cesar Chavez High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Cody High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Communication and Media Arts High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Covenant House Academy Detroit Central SiteHighGrades 9–12charter
Covenant House Academy Detroit East SiteHighGrades 9–12charter
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest SiteHighGrades 9–12charter
Crockett Midtown High School of Science and MedicineHighGrades 9–12
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at GolightlyHighGrades 9–12
Denby High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Detroit Community Schools High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime431% above national
Detroit2,051
Michigan468
United States386
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime148% above national
Detroit4,845
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Detroit Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Detroit.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Wayne County
Cold waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Detroit is in Wayne County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Detroit was founded in 1701 and sits in Wayne County, nicknamed “Motor City”. Elevation ~183 m.

Population trend
2.0M0636,64418202024
Map of Detroit
Detroit, MI
Where Detroit is
DetroitGrand RapidsWarrenSterling HeightsAnn ArborLansing
Historic places

250 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 9 National Historic Landmarks.

Parke-Davis Research LaboratoryGuardian BuildingFisher and New Center BuildingsFox Theater BuildingPewabic PotteryMcGregor Memorial Conference CenterFisher BuildingFord Piquette Avenue Plant
Notable people from Detroit
Francis Ford CoppolaCharles LindberghDiana RossAlice CooperSteve BallmerEllen BurstynRalph BuncheJ. K. SimmonsDanny JacobsJeffrey Sachs
People searches in Detroit
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Detroit, MI (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Detroit, Michigan.

Louis Antoine Clark, 45
Detroit · Wake County · 48235
William Edward Green Jr, 45ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48228
AKA Edward William Green
Edward Lewis, 60ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48219
AKA Edward Kennedy Lewis, Edward Kenndy Lewis
James Edward Barnes Jr, 67ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48228
AKA James Edward Barnes, James Barnes
Edward J Brown, 47ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48238
AKA Edward John Brown, Edward Brown
Keith Alexander Hunt, 39
Detroit · Wayne County · 48221
AKA Lamont Jermaine Houston, Keith Hunt
Edward Lamont Johnson, 65ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48204
AKA Edward L Johnson, Edward Johnson
Edward William Johnson, 40ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48210
AKA Edward Johnson, E Johnson
Antonio M Carter, 56ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48205
AKA Tony Carter, Antonine Carter
Kenneth Watson Campbell Jr, 48ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48221
AKA Kenneth W Campbell
Kenneth James Hill, 56ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48224
AKA Kenneth Bey, Kenneth Hill Bey
Kenneth Scott, 66ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48213
Kenneth Scott Jr, 57ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48219
AKA Kenneth Scott, Kenneth-Jr Scott
Harry T Ritchie, 64ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48234
AKA Kenya Demar Bey, Kenya Ritchie Bey
Kenneth Bernard Allen Jr, 49ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48223
Kenneth Dwayne Young, 58ABSCONDER
Detroit · Wayne County · 48228
AKA Kenneth Young, Kenneth D Young

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Detroit — frequently asked

What is the population of Detroit, Michigan?
Detroit has a population of about 636,644, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Detroit?
The median home value in Detroit is $76,800, and the median gross rent is $1,034/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Detroit safe? What is the crime rate?
Detroit Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 2,051 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Detroit face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wayne County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Detroit?
Detroit has 195 public schools (116 elementary, 12 middle, 46 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Detroit?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Detroit. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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