Detroit, MI Demographics

A map of Detroit's Population by Race

Detroit, Michigan has an estimated population of 638,530, a less than 1% change from the 639,111 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.0% Black, 10.8% White, 8.3% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Detroit, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Detroit has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Detroit, that probability was 38.8% in 2020 and 41.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Detroit is ranked the 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). Detroit was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Detroit's White Population

69,268 residents of Detroit, or 10.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Detroit is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Detroit ranks 743rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Detroit's White population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Detroit's population has increased from 9.5% to 10.8%.

Detroit is less White than neighboring Highland Park (11.2% White), Hamtramck (58.6% White), Hazel Park (73.4% White), Ferndale (80% White), and Pleasant Ridge (87.6% White).

Detroit's Black Population

478,586 residents of Detroit, or 75.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Detroit is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Detroit ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Detroit's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Black residents' share of Detroit's population has decreased from 77.2% to 75.0%.

Detroit is more Black than neighboring Hamtramck (6.1% Black), Hazel Park (11% Black), Ferndale (6.4% Black), and Pleasant Ridge (1.2% Black). Detroit is less Black than neighboring Highland Park (82.2% Black).

Detroit's Asian Population

11,074 residents of Detroit, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Detroit is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Detroit ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Detroit's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Asian residents' share of Detroit's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Detroit is more Asian than neighboring Highland Park (0.1% Asian), and Hazel Park (1.1% Asian). Detroit is less Asian than neighboring Hamtramck (25.3% Asian), Ferndale (3% Asian), and Pleasant Ridge (2.1% Asian).

Detroit's Hispanic Population

53,262 residents of Detroit, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Detroit is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Detroit ranks 66th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Detroit's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Detroit's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.3%.

Detroit is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Park (1.7% Hispanic), Hamtramck (0.8% Hispanic), Hazel Park (5.3% Hispanic), Ferndale (4.7% Hispanic), and Pleasant Ridge (4.8% Hispanic).

Detroit's Native American/Other Population

4,903 residents of Detroit, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Detroit is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Detroit ranks 395th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Detroit's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Detroit's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Detroit is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other). Detroit is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hamtramck (3.2% Native American/Other), Hazel Park (1.4% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (1.4% Native American/Other).

Detroit's Multiracial Population

21,437 residents of Detroit, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Detroit is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Detroit ranks 584th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Detroit's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Detroit's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Detroit is less Multiracial than neighboring Highland Park (4.5% Multiracial), Hamtramck (6% Multiracial), Hazel Park (7.8% Multiracial), Ferndale (4.4% Multiracial), and Pleasant Ridge (4.2% 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.