Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI

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2023 Population

130,503

0.798% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

37.9

0.785% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

26.8%

1.05% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$42,657

3.92% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$89,800

11.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

44,737

0.557% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI had a population of 131k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $42,657. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI grew from 129,470 to 130,503, a 0.798% increase and its median household income grew from $41,049 to $42,657, a 3.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (91.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (4.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.642%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.556%).

2.18% of the households in Detroit City (North Central) 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.

99.5% of the residents in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI are University of Detroit Mercy (1,590 degrees awarded in 2022) and Metro Detroit Barber College (22 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI was $89,800, and the homeownership rate was 58%.

Most people in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI was 1 car per household.

Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI borders Oakland County (South Central)--Farmington & Southfield Area PUMA, MI, Oakland County (Southeast) PUMA, MI, Detroit City (Northwest) PUMA, MI, Detroit City (Northeast) PUMA, MI, Detroit City (Southwest) PUMA, MI, and Wayne County (Northeast)--I-94 Corridor PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 131k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.12% of Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.46k people).

In 2023, there were 22.5 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.31k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.8k Two+ (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 (North Central) PUMA, MI are Spanish (1,248 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (285 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (200 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,654

Women

54.7%

58,564

Men

45.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 129,218 inhabitants, with 45.3% men, and 54.7% women.

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Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 4k
White (Non-Hispanic)
5.31k ± 731
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.8k ± 705

0.879%

Hispanic Population

1.15k people

0.879% of the people in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI are hispanic (1.15k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
240 ± 380 people
Canada
168 ± 318 people
Germany
127 ± 277 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI was Jamaica, the natal country of 240 Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Canada with 168 and Germany with 127.

Foreign-Born Population

1.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.46k people

1.17%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.52k people

As of 2023, 1.12% of Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI residents (1.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI was 1.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,248 households (1.02%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
285 households (0.234%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
200 households (0.164%)

2.18% of the households in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 (North Central) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.02% of the households in Detroit City (North Central) 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
1,598 ± 291
Gulf War (1990s)
898 ± 252
Gulf War (2001-)
534 ± 227

Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI employs 44.7k people. The largest industries in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,134 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,477 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,201 people), and the highest paying industries are Public finance activities ($81,885), Other health care services ($76,470), and Justice, public order, & safety activities ($76,100).

Males in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,163. The income inequality in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,576

Women

58.8%

18,585

Men

41.2%

The workforce of Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 45,161 people, with 58.8% woman, and 41.2% men.

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

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Occupations

44.7k

2022 Value

0.557%

1 Year growth

± 0.557%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.557%, from 44.5k employees to 44.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,249 people), Cashiers (1,502 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,276 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Detroit City (North Central) 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

44.7k

2022 Value

0.557%

1 Year growth

± 0.557%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.557%, from 44.5k employees to 44.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,134 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,477 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,201 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,755

Median earning men ± $3,185

$35,128

Median earning women ± $1,777

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($79,648), Information ($58,876), and Wholesale Trade ($49,821).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,626), Wholesale Trade ($49,151), and Information ($48,887).

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 (North Central) 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 (North Central) PUMA, MI awarded 1,612 degrees. The student population of Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,315 male students and 3,088 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI are White (878 and 64.7%), followed by Black or African American (173 and 12.8%), Asian (117 and 8.63%), and Hispanic or Latino (81 and 5.97%).

The largest universities in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are University of Detroit Mercy (1,590 and 98.6%) and Metro Detroit Barber College (22 and 1.36%).

The most popular majors in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI are Registered Nursing (234 and 14.5%), Law (175 and 10.9%), and Dentistry (162 and 10%).

The median tuition cost in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI for private four year colleges is $31,058.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,403 (42.8% men and 57.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,403 students enrolled in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,465 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
216 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
121 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
50 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 216 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Detroit Mercy
1,590 degrees awarded
Metro Detroit Barber College
22 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Detroit Mercy with 1,590 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 650 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI, which is 0.676 times less than the 962 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 878 degrees mean that there were 5.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 173 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 ($31,058) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,262) 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, 0.949% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.817% 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 (North Central) PUMA, MI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.4k), Some college (27.2k), and Secondary Education (18.8k).

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 (North Central) PUMA, MI was $89,800 in 2023, which is 0.296 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $80,800 to $89,800, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI is 58%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI is $42,657. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Detroit City (North Central) 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

$89,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,100

$29,661

Median Property Taxes

±$1,493

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 (North Central) 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 (North Central) PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58%

Homeownership

2023

59.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 58% of the housing units in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Detroit City (North Central) 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 (North Central) 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 (North Central) 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.

$42,657

Median Household Income

± $1,711

51.1k

Number of Households

± 2,046

In 2023, the median household income of the 51.1k households in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI grew to $42,657 from the previous year's value of $41,049.

The following chart displays the households in Detroit City (North Central) 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

0.427

2022 Wage GINI in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI

0.419

2021 Wage GINI in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI

In 2022, the income inequality in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.73% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.4%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (10.2%)

In 2023, 67.4% of workers in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (10.2%).

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

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Detroit City (North Central) 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 (North Central) 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 (North Central) PUMA, MI have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI (34.6k out of 129k 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 Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

93.9% of the population of Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 30.7% on employee plans, 41.2% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 9% on non-group plans, and 0.779% 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 26.5% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44% were men and 56% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.07%

Uninsured

30.7%

Employer Coverage

41.2%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

Non-Group

0.779%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Detroit City (North Central) PUMA, MI grew by 3.3% from 5.88% to 6.07%.

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