Hamtramck, MI

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2021 Population

27,548

26.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

1.82% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

43.1%

8.44% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$33,570

14.8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$81,100

11.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hamtramck, MI had a population of 27.5k people with a median age of 27 and a median household income of $33,570. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hamtramck, MI grew from 21,704 to 27,548, a 26.9% increase and its median household income grew from $29,230 to $33,570, a 14.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hamtramck, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (24.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.83%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%).

None of the households in Hamtramck, 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.

81.8% of the residents in Hamtramck, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Hamtramck, MI was $81,100, and the homeownership rate was 57.5%.

Most people in Hamtramck, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hamtramck, MI was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hamtramck, MI is home to a population of 27.5k people, from which 81.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 41.9% of Hamtramck, MI residents were born outside of the country (11.5k people).

In 2021, there were 2.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.1k people) in Hamtramck, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.63k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.73k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

81.8%

2021 Citizenship

82.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 81.8% of Hamtramck, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hamtramck, MI was 82.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hamtramck, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.1k ± 1.02k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.63k ± 772
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.73k ± 481

1.02%

Hispanic Population

282 people

1.02% of the people in Hamtramck, MI are hispanic (282 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

41.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

40.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.74k people

As of 2021, 41.9% of Hamtramck, MI residents (11.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hamtramck, MI was 40.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
119 ± 78
Gulf War (1990s)
38 ± 34
Gulf War (2001-)
33 ± 42

Hamtramck, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hamtramck, MI employs 7.46k people. The largest industries in Hamtramck, MI are Manufacturing (1,993 people), Retail Trade (1,071 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (778 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,500), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,679), and Public Administration ($43,125).

Employment

Occupations

7.46k

2021 Value

± 575

25.5%

1 Year growth

± 8.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hamtramck, MI grew at a rate of 25.5%, from 5.94k employees to 7.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hamtramck, MI, are Production Occupations (1,466 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,197 people), and Transportation Occupations (734 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hamtramck, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.46k

2021 Value

± 575

25.5%

1 Year growth

± 8.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hamtramck, MI grew at a rate of 25.5%, from 5.94k employees to 7.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hamtramck, MI, are Manufacturing (1,993 people), Retail Trade (1,071 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (778 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hamtramck, MI, though some of these residents may live in Hamtramck, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$27,094

Median earning men ± $1,465

$23,984

Median earning women ± $3,329

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,927), Information ($45,662), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($38,462).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,287), Wholesale Trade ($31,776), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,042).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

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
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

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 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 Hamtramck, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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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 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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 Hamtramck, MI was $81,100 in 2021, which is 0.331 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $72,600 to $81,100, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Hamtramck, MI is 57.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hamtramck, MI have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hamtramck, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Hamtramck, MI is $33,570. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Hamtramck, MI was Census Tract 5523 with a value of $42,284, followed by Census Tract 5520 and Census Tract 5522, with respective values of $41,063 and $40,881.

Property

$81,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,668

$4,044

Median Property Taxes

±$377

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 Hamtramck, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hamtramck, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.5%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.5% of the housing units in Hamtramck, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hamtramck, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5523
Census Tract 5520
Census Tract 5522

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hamtramck, MI was Census Tract 5523 with a value of $42,284, followed by Census Tract 5520 and Census Tract 5522, with respective values of $41,063 and $40,881.

The following map shows all of the places in Hamtramck, 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.

$33,570

Median Household Income

± $2,542

7.04k

Number of Households

± 537

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.04k households in Hamtramck, MI grew to $33,570 from the previous year's value of $29,230.

The following chart displays the households in Hamtramck, 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

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

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.3%)
Carpooled (20.5%)
Worked At Home (5.03%)

In 2021, 68.3% of workers in Hamtramck, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (20.5%) and those who worked at home (5.03%).

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

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hamtramck, MI have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Hamtramck, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

43.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hamtramck, MI (11.6k out of 26.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hamtramck, MI is White, followed by Asian 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

90.3% of the population of Hamtramck, MI has health coverage, with 17.7% on employee plans, 63% on Medicaid, 3.79% on Medicare, 5.64% on non-group plans, and 0.234% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see 1343 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.75% decrease from the previous year (1381 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1384 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,343 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, MI

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see an average of 1,343 patients per year. This represents a 2.75% decrease from the previous year (1,381 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 36.3% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 31.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.69%

Uninsured

17.7%

Employer Coverage

63%

Medicaid

3.79%

Medicare

5.64%

Non-Group

0.234%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hamtramck, MI grew by 12.2% from 8.64% to 9.69%.

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