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Detroit city, Michigan

Official LSAD Designation: Detroit city • Census GEOID: 2622000 • Wayne County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Detroit city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $39,938 ±$937
Per Capita Income $24,594 ±$418
Poverty Rate 32.7% ±0.8%
Population Below Poverty Level 205,716 ±5,124
Unemployment Rate 14% ±0.7%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 231,293 ±3,134
Broadband Internet Rate 85.7% ±0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).