Detroit, MI

Census Place

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2019 Population

670,052

0.391% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

35%

3.86% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$33,965

8.57% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$58,900

14.1% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

261,192

4.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Detroit, MI had a population of 670k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $33,965. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Detroit, MI declined from 672,681 to 670,052, a −0.391% decrease and its median household income grew from $31,283 to $33,965, a 8.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Detroit, MI are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (77.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10.6%), White (Hispanic) (4.09%), Other (Hispanic) (3.16%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%). 0% of the households in Detroit, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.5% of the residents in Detroit, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Detroit, MI are Wayne State University (6,827 degrees awarded in 2019), Wayne County Community College District (1,639 degrees), and University of Detroit Mercy (1,560 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Detroit, MI was $58,900, and the homeownership rate was 47.8%. Most people in Detroit, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Detroit, MI was 1 car per household.

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United States Michigan Wayne County, MI Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Diversity

Detroit, MI is home to a population of 670k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 15.2% of Detroit, MI residents were born outside of the country (102k people).

In 2019, there were 7.31 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (518k people) in Detroit, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 70.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 27.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Detroit, MI

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
518k ± 7.52k
White (Non-Hispanic)
70.9k ± 5.35k
White (Hispanic)
27.4k ± 5.2k

8.25%

Hispanic Population

55.3k people

8.25% of the people in Detroit, MI are hispanic (55.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Detroit, MI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

15.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

102k people

6.14%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

41.3k people

As of 2019, 15.2% of Detroit, MI residents (102k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Detroit, MI was 6.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Detroit, MI was 35. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Detroit, MI are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Detroit, MI residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
77,972 ± 6,829 people
India
76,976 ± 6,785 people
Iraq
50,893 ± 5,525 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 77,972 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,976 and Iraq with 50,893.

Citizenship

96.5%

2019 Citizenship

95.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.5% of Detroit, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Detroit, MI was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,652 ± 1,198
Gulf War (1990s)
3,835 ± 1,062
Gulf War (2001-)
2,844 ± 916

Detroit, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.26 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Detroit, MI is $33,965. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Detroit, MI was Census Tract 5382 with a value of $122,344, followed by Census Tract 5384 and Census Tract 5430, with respective values of $89,400 and $82,173.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,395. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Detroit, MI employs 261k people. The largest industries in Detroit, MI are Manufacturing (44,931 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (42,095 people), and Retail Trade (26,315 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,041), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($47,851), and Public Administration ($45,766).

Wages

Median Household Income

$33,965

2019 value

± $1,542

8.57%

1 Year Growth

± 4.77%

Households in Detroit, MI have a median annual income of $33,965, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $31,283 in 2018, which represents a 8.57% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Detroit, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

$68,074

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,155

$50,395

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $888

In 2019, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$68,127 ± $4,437
White
$52,301 ± $742
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$40,499 ± $25,643

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.3 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Detroit, MI is from Michigan.

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.472

2018 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2019, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.271% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5382
Census Tract 5384
Census Tract 5430

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Detroit, MI was Census Tract 5382 with a value of $122,344, followed by Census Tract 5384 and Census Tract 5430, with respective values of $89,400 and $82,173.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

35% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Detroit, MI (232k out of 663k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
181,246 ± 2,963
White
34,073 ± 1,330
Hispanic
19,841 ± 1,014

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Detroit, MI is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

261k

2019 Value

± 9,550

4.7%

1 Year growth

± 4.85%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Detroit, MI grew at a rate of 4.7%, from 249k employees to 261k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Detroit, MI, are Production Occupations (34,712 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (27,862 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (23,730 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Detroit, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Detroit, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (34,712 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (27,862 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (23,730 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Detroit, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.47 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (2.13 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.69 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Detroit, MI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,571), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($64,921), and Legal Occupations ($62,903).

Industries

Employment by Industries

261k

2019 Value

± 9,550

4.7%

1 Year growth

± 4.85%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Detroit, MI grew at a rate of 4.7%, from 249k employees to 261k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Detroit, MI, are Manufacturing (44,931 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (42,095 people), and Retail Trade (26,315 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Detroit, MI, though some of these residents may live in Detroit, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Detroit, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (44,931 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (42,095 people), and Retail Trade (26,315 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Detroit, MI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.78 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.59 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.34 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Detroit, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($73,041), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($47,851), and Public Administration ($45,766).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $213B, followed by Machinery ($50.8B) and Mixed freight ($37.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$636B

2018 Value in Michigan

$1.17T

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

83.6% growth

In 2018, total outbound Michigan trade was $636B. This is expected to increase 83.6% to $1.17T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$44B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$30.5B

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $44B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $30.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wayne County, MI went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 66.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.4%), followed by Other (3.78%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Detroit, MI. Showing the available data for Wayne County, MI.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (66.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (29.4%)
Republican Party
Other (3.78%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 66.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.4%), followed by Other (3.78%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Wayne County, MI

66.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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 Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 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 2019, universities in Detroit, MI awarded 11,009 degrees. The student population of Detroit, MI is skewed towards women, with 20,067 male students and 29,269 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Detroit, MI are White (5,680 and 56.2%), followed by Black or African American (2,511 and 24.9%), Asian (724 and 7.17%), and Unknown (437 and 4.33%).

The largest universities in Detroit, MI by number of degrees awarded are Wayne State University (6,827 and 62%), Wayne County Community College District (1,639 and 14.9%), and University of Detroit Mercy (1,560 and 14.2%).

The most popular majors in Detroit, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (961 and 8.73%), General Business Administration & Management (569 and 5.17%), and Registered Nursing (509 and 4.62%).

The median tuition costs in Detroit, MI are $28,840 for private four year colleges, and $13,024 and $29,894 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
423 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
325 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
301 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Detroit, MI was Registered Nursing with 423 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Detroit, MI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wayne State University
6,827 degrees awarded
Wayne County Community College District
1,639 degrees awarded
University of Detroit Mercy
1,560 degrees awarded

$13,024

Median In-State Public

$28,840

Median Private

In 2019, the Detroit, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne State University with 6,827 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

4,507

Degrees Awarded to Men

6,502

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 4,507 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Detroit, MI, which is 0.693 times less than the 6,502 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Detroit, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
5,680 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,511 degrees awarded
Asian
724 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Detroit, MI was White students. These 5,680 degrees mean that there were 2.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,511 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Detroit, MI was $58,900 in 2019, which is 0.245 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $51,600 to $58,900, a 14.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Detroit, MI is 47.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Detroit, MI have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Detroit, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$58,900

2019 Median

± $2,087

$51,600

2018 Median

± $2,045

In 2019, the median property value in Detroit, MI grew to to $58,900 from the previous year's value of $51,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Detroit, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Detroit, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $50k - $60k range.

Household Income

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

$33,965

Median Household Income

± $1,542

267k

Number of Households

± 8,739

In 2019, the median household income of the 267k households in Detroit, MI grew to $33,965 from the previous year's value of $31,283.

The following chart displays the households in Detroit, 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Detroit, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Detroit, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

47.8%

2019 Homeownership

46.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 47.8% of the housing units in Detroit, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Detroit, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Detroit, MI have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.62% of the workforce in Detroit, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (68.4%)
Carpooled (14.2%)
Public Transit (7.55%)

In 2019, 68.4% of workers in Detroit, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.2%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.55%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Detroit, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Detroit, MI have 1 car, followed by false.

Health

91.8% of the population of Detroit, MI has health coverage, with 30.5% on employee plans, 43% on Medicaid, 9.76% on Medicare, 7.75% on non-group plans, and 0.84% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see 1381 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.16% decrease from the previous year (1426 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1384 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 326 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Wayne County, MI.

1,381 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, MI

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see an average of 1,381 patients per year. This represents a 3.16% decrease from the previous year (1,426 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.16%

Uninsured

30.5%

Employer Coverage

43%

Medicaid

9.76%

Medicare

7.75%

Non-Group

0.84%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Detroit, MI grew by 1.34% from 8.05% to 8.16%.

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