Dearborn, MI Demographics

A map of Dearborn's Population by Race

Dearborn, Michigan has an estimated population of 107,423, a slight decrease from the 109,976 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, 2.7% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dearborn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dearborn has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dearborn, that probability was 26.6% in 2020 and 23.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dearborn is ranked the 7th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dearborn was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dearborn's White Population

93,741 residents of Dearborn, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dearborn is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Dearborn ranks 535th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearborn's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Dearborn's population has increased from 85.4% to 87.3%.

Dearborn is more White than neighboring Melvindale (58.7% White), Allen Park (74.8% White), Dearborn Heights (80% White), Lincoln Park (56.7% White), and River Rouge (31.4% White).

Dearborn's Black Population

3,897 residents of Dearborn, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dearborn is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Dearborn ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearborn's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Dearborn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Dearborn is less Black than neighboring Melvindale (10.2% Black), Allen Park (5.8% Black), Dearborn Heights (9.9% Black), Lincoln Park (10.2% Black), and River Rouge (45.5% Black).

Dearborn's Asian Population

1,949 residents of Dearborn, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dearborn is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Dearborn ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearborn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Asian residents' share of Dearborn's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.8%.

Dearborn is more Asian than neighboring Melvindale (0% Asian), Allen Park (1.3% Asian), Dearborn Heights (1% Asian), Lincoln Park (0.6% Asian), and River Rouge (0% Asian).

Dearborn's Hispanic Population

2,887 residents of Dearborn, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dearborn is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Dearborn ranks 328th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearborn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Dearborn's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.7%.

Dearborn is less Hispanic than neighboring Melvindale (26.5% Hispanic), Allen Park (13.1% Hispanic), Dearborn Heights (5.5% Hispanic), Lincoln Park (26.2% Hispanic), and River Rouge (17% Hispanic).

Dearborn's Native American/Other Population

364 residents of Dearborn, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dearborn is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dearborn ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearborn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dearborn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Dearborn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dearborn Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), and River Rouge (0% Native American/Other). Dearborn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Melvindale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Lincoln Park (1.3% Native American/Other).

Dearborn's Multiracial Population

4,585 residents of Dearborn, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dearborn is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Dearborn ranks 419th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearborn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Dearborn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Dearborn is more Multiracial than neighboring Melvindale (3.4% Multiracial), and Dearborn Heights (3.6% Multiracial). Dearborn is less Multiracial than neighboring Allen Park (4.8% Multiracial), Lincoln Park (5.1% Multiracial), and River Rouge (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.