Detroit, MI

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Population

672,681

0.0627% decline

Median Age

35


Median Household Income

$31,283

3.09% growth

Poverty Rate

37.9%


Number of Employees

249,478

6.57% growth

Median Property Value

$51,600

2.79% growth

About

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2018, Detroit, MI had a population of 673k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $31,283. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Detroit, MI declined from 673,103 to 672,681, a -0.0627% decrease and its median household income grew from $30,344 to $31,283, a 3.09% increase.

The population of Detroit, MI is 77.3% Black or African American Alone, 10.8% White Alone, and 7.84% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Detroit, MI speak a non-English language, and 95.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Detroit, MI are Wayne State University (6,809 degrees awarded in 2017), Wayne County Community College District (2,232 degrees), and University of Detroit Mercy (1,472 degrees).

The median property value in Detroit, MI is $51,600, and the homeownership rate is 46.8%. Most people in Detroit, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Detroit, MI is 1 car per household.

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Economy

The economy of Detroit, MI employs 249k people. The largest industries in Detroit, MI are Manufacturing (42,449 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (42,373 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (23,428 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,567), Public Administration ($44,872), and Utilities ($42,957).

Median household income in Detroit, MI is $31,283. Males in Detroit, MI have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,599. The income inequality in Detroit, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$31,283

2018 value

± $779

3.09%

1 Year Growth

± 4.11%

Households in Detroit, MI have a median annual income of $31,283, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $30,344 in 2017, which represents a 3.09% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$66,961

Average Male Salary

± $1,155

$48,599

Average Female Salary

± $853

In 2018, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.38 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.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $88,578 ± $80,802

  2. Asian

    $69,562 ± $4,799

  3. White

    $51,075 ± $730

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.27 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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

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Wage Distribution

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

0.472

2018 Wage GINI

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.175% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2018 the GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 5382

  2. Census Tract 5323

  3. Census Tract 5384

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Detroit, MI was Census Tract 5382 with a value of $116,071, followed by Census Tract 5323 and Census Tract 5384, with respective values of $86,071 and $84,063.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

37.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Detroit, MI (253k out of 668k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Black

    199,990 ± 2,805

  2. White

    35,058 ± 1,337

  3. Hispanic

    19,991 ± 932

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

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

249k

2018 Value

± 8,775

6.57%

1 Year growth

± 4.64%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Detroit, MI grew at a rate of 6.57%, from 234k employees to 249k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Detroit, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (30,369 people), Production Occupations (28,885 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (19,945 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Detroit, MI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Detroit, MI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (30,369 people), Production Occupations (28,885 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (19,945 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Detroit, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (2.22 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.12 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.94 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Detroit, MI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($71,373), Legal Occupations ($57,443), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($54,548).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

249k

2018 Value

± 8,775

6.57%

1 Year growth

± 4.64%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Detroit, MI grew at a rate of 6.57%, from 234k employees to 249k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Detroit, MI, are Manufacturing (42,449 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (42,373 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (23,428 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Detroit, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (42,449 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (42,373 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (23,428 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Detroit, MI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.75 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.58 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.36 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Detroit, MI, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,567), Public Administration ($44,872), and Utilities ($42,957).

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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

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $138B

  2. Mixed freight

    $38.2B

  3. Machinery

    $36.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $138B, followed by Mixed freight ($38.2B) and Machinery ($36.1B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$480B

2020 Value

$623B

Projected 2045 Value

29.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $480B. This is expected to increase 29.8% to $623B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Ohio

    $37.4B

  2. Indiana

    $27.2B

  3. Illinois

    $21.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.4B, followed by Indiana with $27.2B and Illinois and $21.6B.

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

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Health

92% of the population of Detroit, MI has health coverage, with 28.4% on employee plans, 45.1% on Medicaid, 9.87% on Medicare, 7.68% on non-group plans, and 0.93% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Detroit, MI see 1254 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.804% increase from the previous year (1244 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1385 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 431 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,254 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,254 patients per year. This represents a 0.804% increase from the previous year (1,244 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

8%

Uninsured

28.4%

Employer Coverage

45.1%

Medicaid

9.87%

Medicare

7.68%

Non-Group

0.93%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Detroit, MI declined by 1.92% from 8.15% to 8%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gladwin County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Oscoda County

    14.1% prevalence

  3. Roscommon County

    14.1% prevalence

Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Michigan, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Michigan by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Detroit, MI is home to a population of 673k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 5.81% of Detroit, MI residents were born outside of the country (39.1k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Detroit, MI is composed of 520k Black or African American Alone residents (77.3%), 73k White Alone residents (10.8%), 52.7k Hispanic or Latino residents (7.84%), 11.5k Two or More Races residents (1.7%), 10.6k Asian Alone residents (1.58%), 3.16k Some Other Race Alone residents (0.469%), 1.46k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.217%), and 144 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0214%).

Age

Age by Nativity

34

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

39

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Detroit, MI was 35. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Detroit, MI are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Detroit, MI residents was 35.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.81%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

39.1k people

5.57%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

37.5k people

As of 2017, 5.81% of Detroit, MI residents (39.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Detroit, MI was 5.57%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    89,142 ± 7,297 people

  2. India

    75,308 ± 6,712 people

  3. Iraq

    66,449 ± 6,308 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 89,142 Michigan residents, followed by India with 75,308 and Iraq with 66,449.

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Citizenship

95.2%

2018 Citizenship

96.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 95.2% of Detroit, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Detroit, MI was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Black or African American Alone

    520k ± 5.75k

  2. White Alone

    73k ± 5.61k

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    52.7k ± 6.36k

In 2018, there were 7.13 times more Black or African American Alone residents (520k people) in Detroit, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 73k White Alone and 52.7k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Detroit, MI as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    9,076 ± 1,525

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    3,616 ± 1,078

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    2,821 ± 869

Detroit, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Detroit, MI awarded 11,564 degrees. The student population of Detroit, MI is skewed towards women, with 20,894 male students and 29,706 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Detroit, MI are White (5,601 and 53.7%), followed by Black or African American (3,044 and 29.2%), Asian (597 and 5.73%), and Unknown (492 and 4.72%).

The largest universities in Detroit, MI by number of degrees awarded are Wayne State University (6,809 and 58.9%), Wayne County Community College District (2,232 and 19.3%), and University of Detroit Mercy (1,472 and 12.7%).

The most popular majors in Detroit, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,192 and 10.3%), Registered Nursing (553 and 4.78%), and Social Work (540 and 4.67%).

The median tuition costs in Detroit, MI are $31,620 for private four year colleges, and $12,264 and $28,151 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    463 degrees awarded

  2. General Psychology

    420 degrees awarded

  3. General Biological Sciences

    297 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Detroit, MI was Registered Nursing with 463 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Wayne State University

    6,809 degrees awarded

  2. Wayne County Community College District

    2,232 degrees awarded

  3. University of Detroit Mercy

    1,472 degrees awarded

$12,264

Median In-State Public

$31,620

Median Private

In 2017, the Detroit, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne State University with 6,809 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

4,705

Degrees Awarded to Men

6,859

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 4,705 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Detroit, MI, which is 0.686 times less than the 6,859 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.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    5,601 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    3,044 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    597 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Detroit, MI were to White students. These 5,601 degrees mean that there were 1.84 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,044 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Detroit, MI was $51,600 in 2018, which is 0.225 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $50,200 to $51,600, a 2.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Detroit, MI is 46.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Detroit, MI have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Detroit, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$51,600

2018 Median

± $2,045

$50,200

2017 Median

± $2,020

In 2018, the median property value in Detroit, MI grew to to $51,600 from the previous year's value of $50,200.

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 $40k - $50k range.

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Household Income

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$31,283

Median Household Income

± $779

266k

Number of Households

± 8,368

In 2018, the median household income of the 266k households in Detroit, MI grew to $31,283 from the previous year's value of $30,344.

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.

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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.

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Rent vs Own

46.8%

2018 Homeownership

46.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 46.8% of the housing units in Detroit, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Detroit, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Detroit, MI have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.76% of the workforce in Detroit, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    69%

  2. Carpooled

    14.8%

  3. Public Transit

    5.88%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Detroit, MI was Drove Alone (69%), followed by those who Carpooled (14.8%) and those who Public Transit (5.88%).

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.

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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 2 cars.

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