Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI

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2023 Population

105,626

1.08% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.6

2.04% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

31.7%

7.87% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$37,787

10% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$72,200

23.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

34,332

2.34% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI had a population of 106k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $37,787. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew from 104,500 to 105,626, a 1.08% increase and its median household income grew from $34,341 to $37,787, a 10% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44.8%), Other (Hispanic) (22.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.05%), and White (Hispanic) (5.89%).

34.5% of the households in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.5% of the residents in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI are DSDT (279 degrees awarded in 2022), Sacred Heart Major Seminary (92 degrees), and The Michigan Barber School (27 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was $72,200, and the homeownership rate was 51.6%.

Most people in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 1 car per household.

Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI borders Wayne County (Central)--Dearborn & Dearborn Heights Cities PUMA, MI, Wayne County (Southeast)--Downriver Area (North) PUMA, MI, Detroit City (Northwest) PUMA, MI, Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI, Detroit City (South Central & Southeast) PUMA, MI, and Wayne County (Northeast)--I-94 Corridor PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 106k people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 15.1% of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (15.9k people).

In 2023, there were 1.97 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.3k people) in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.1k Other (Hispanic) and 14.2k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Spanish (30,656 households), Arabic (2,552 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (115 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,684

Women

51.4%

50,733

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 104,417 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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Citizenship

89.5%

2023 Citizenship

89.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.5% of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 89.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47.3k ± 2.32k
Other (Hispanic)
24.1k ± 2.09k
White (Non-Hispanic)
14.2k ± 1.11k

38.2%

Hispanic Population

40.4k people

38.2% of the people in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI are hispanic (40.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
10,431 ± 2,379 people
Yemen
1,977 ± 1,081 people
El Salvador
855 ± 715 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 10,431 Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Yemen with 1,977 and El Salvador with 855.

Foreign-Born Population

15.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15.9k people

15%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

15.6k people

As of 2023, 15.1% of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI residents (15.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
30,656 households (31.1%)
Arabic
2,552 households (2.59%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
115 households (0.117%)

34.5% of the households in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 31.1% of the households in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
899 ± 256
Gulf War (2001-)
415 ± 256
Gulf War (1990s)
345 ± 127

Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI employs 34.3k people. The largest industries in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,414 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,288 people), and Construction (2,578 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($117,406), Justice, public order, & safety activities ($83,628), and Automotive parts, accessories, & tire stores ($78,356).

Males in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.1 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,788. The income inequality in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.404, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

17,208

Women

47%

19,436

Men

53%

The workforce of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 36,644 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

34.3k

2022 Value

2.34%

1 Year growth

± 2.34%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 2.34%, from 33.5k employees to 34.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI, are Other assemblers and fabricators (1,281 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,274 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,070 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

34.3k

2022 Value

2.34%

1 Year growth

± 2.34%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 2.34%, from 33.5k employees to 34.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,414 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,288 people), and Construction (2,578 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,619

Median earning men ± $2,899

$29,601

Median earning women ± $1,736

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,512), Public Administration ($69,444), and Information ($61,458).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($55,800), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,160), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,903).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI awarded 398 degrees. The student population of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 508 male students and 173 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Black or African American (169 and 43.3%), followed by White (131 and 33.6%), Hispanic or Latino (45 and 11.5%), and Unknown (23 and 5.9%).

The largest universities in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are DSDT (279 and 70.1%), Sacred Heart Major Seminary (92 and 23.1%), and The Michigan Barber School (27 and 6.78%).

The most popular majors in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI are Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (155 and 38.9%), Theological Studies (76 and 19.1%), and Other Film & Photographic Arts (72 and 18.1%).

The median tuition cost in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $22,157.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 681 (74.6% men and 25.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 681 students enrolled in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI, 74.6% men and 25.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 260 records, of which 29.2% were women and 70.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Barbering

Most Common

27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

DSDT
279 degrees awarded
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
92 degrees awarded
The Michigan Barber School
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was DSDT with 279 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 301 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI, which is 3.1 times more than the 97 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 169 degrees mean that there were 1.29 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 131 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,157) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($120) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,594) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.76% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (26k), Secondary Education (19.5k), and Some college (17k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was $72,200 in 2023, which is 0.238 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $58,600 to $72,200, a 23.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI is 51.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI is $37,787. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $143,581, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $118,518 and $116,518.

Housing

Property

$72,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,812

$20,505

Median Property Taxes

±$1,053

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.6%

Homeownership

2023

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 51.6% of the housing units in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $143,581, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $118,518 and $116,518.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,787

Median Household Income

± $1,844

39.8k

Number of Households

± 1,599

In 2023, the median household income of the 39.8k households in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew to $37,787 from the previous year's value of $34,341.

The following chart displays the households in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.404

2022 Wage GINI in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI

0.382

2021 Wage GINI in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI

In 2022, the income inequality in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was 0.404 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.64% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (66%)
Carpooled (13.9%)
Worked At Home (8.62%)

In 2023, 66% of workers in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.9%) and those who worked at home (8.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

31.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI (33.3k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI is Black, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.7% of the population of Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 23.3% on employee plans, 47.3% on Medicaid, 7.61% on Medicare, 8.57% on non-group plans, and 0.918% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1,246 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.5% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.3%

Uninsured

23.3%

Employer Coverage

47.3%

Medicaid

7.61%

Medicare

8.57%

Non-Group

0.918%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI grew by 2.53% from 12% to 12.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.