Poverty Rate in Detroit, Michigan
In Detroit, Michigan, an estimated 197,374 of 626,312 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Detroit, Michigan?
The poverty rate in Detroit, Michigan is 31.5%.
- How many people in Detroit, Michigan live in poverty?
In Detroit, Michigan, an estimated 197,374 of 626,312 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Detroit, Michigan compare to the average for Michigan?
The poverty rate in Detroit, Michigan is 135.07% higher than the Michigan average. In Detroit, Michigan, an estimated 31.5% of 626,312 people live in poverty. In Michigan, 13.4% of 9,828,430 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Detroit, Michigan compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Detroit, Michigan is 150.0% higher than the US average. In Detroit, Michigan, an estimated 31.5% of 626,312 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Asian
30% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Detroit, Michigan
2022
30% of 11 thousand people
White
30.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Detroit, Michigan
2023
30.2% of 68 thousand people
Black or African American
31.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Detroit, Michigan
2023
31.6% of 476 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
29.1% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Detroit, Michigan
2023
29.1% of 5 thousand people
Some other race
28.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Detroit, Michigan
2023
28.6% of 27 thousand people
Two or more races
38% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Detroit, Michigan
2023
38% of 41 thousand people
Hispanic
27.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Detroit, Michigan
2023
27.3% of 52 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
30.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Detroit, Michigan
2023
30.4% of 64 thousand people
Under 18 years
44.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
44.2% of 157 thousand people
Under 5 years
40.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
40.2% of 39 thousand people
5 to 17 years
45.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
45.5% of 119 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
44% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
44% of 157 thousand people
18 to 64 years
29.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
29.3% of 370 thousand people
18 to 34 years
26.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
26.1% of 152 thousand people
35 to 64 years
31.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
31.5% of 218 thousand people
60 years and over
25.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Detroit, Michigan
2023
25.1% of 133 thousand people
65 years and over
21.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Detroit, Michigan
2023
21.5% of 97 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
27.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Detroit, Michigan
2023
27.2% of 413 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
45.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Detroit, Michigan
2023
45.1% of 64 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
28.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Detroit, Michigan
2023
28.3% of 128 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
26.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Detroit, Michigan
2023
26.2% of 144 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Detroit, Michigan
2023
12.4% of 77 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
16% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
16% of 269 thousand people
Employed
12.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Detroit, Michigan
2023
12.8% of 241 thousand people
Male
11.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Detroit, Michigan
2023
11.8% of 116 thousand people
Female
13.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Detroit, Michigan
2023
13.7% of 124 thousand people
Unemployed
42.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Detroit, Michigan
2023
42.5% of 29 thousand people
Male
39.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Detroit, Michigan
2023
39.6% of 13 thousand people
Female
44.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Detroit, Michigan
2023
44.8% of 16 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
28.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Detroit, Michigan
2023
28.3% of 485 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Detroit, Michigan
2023
6.8% of 172 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
29.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Detroit, Michigan
2023
29.8% of 100 thousand people
Did not work
45% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Detroit, Michigan
2023
45% of 213 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
41% Poverty Rate for single people in Detroit, Michigan
2023
41% of 160 thousand people
Male
42.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Detroit, Michigan
2023
42.6% of 79 thousand people
Female
39.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Detroit, Michigan
2023
39.4% of 81 thousand people
18 to 24 years
56.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
56.5% of 7 thousand people
25 to 34 years
28% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
28% of 31 thousand people
35 to 44 years
35.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
35.2% of 23 thousand people
45 to 54 years
51.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
51.4% of 26 thousand people
55 to 64 years
57.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
57.7% of 28 thousand people
65 to 74 years
33.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Detroit, Michigan
2023
33.9% of 27 thousand people
75 years and over
32.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Detroit, Michigan
2023
32.1% of 16 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
7.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Detroit, Michigan
2023
7.6% of 53 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
39.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Detroit, Michigan
2023
39.5% of 30 thousand people
Did not work
64.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Detroit, Michigan
2023
64.8% of 76 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
31.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Detroit, Michigan
2023
31.7%
Poverty Rate by City around Wayne County
- Allen Park, Michigan 7.6% of 28,245 people.
- Belleville, Michigan 6.6% of 3,979 people.
- Dearborn, Michigan 23.7% of 108,063 people.
- Dearborn Heights, Michigan 21.7% of 61,796 people.
- Eastpointe, Michigan 17.2% of 33,985 people.