Hamtramck, MI Demographics

A map of Hamtramck's Population by Race

Hamtramck, Michigan has an estimated population of 27,743, a slight decrease from the 28,433 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.6% White, 25.3% Asian, 6.1% Black, 6.0% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hamtramck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hamtramck has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Hamtramck, that probability was 60.5% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hamtramck is ranked the 43rd 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). Hamtramck was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hamtramck's White Population

16,259 residents of Hamtramck, or 58.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hamtramck is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Hamtramck ranks 714th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamtramck's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Hamtramck's population has increased from 55.7% to 58.6%.

Hamtramck is more White than neighboring Highland Park (11.2% White), Detroit (10.8% White), and Center Line (48.9% White). Hamtramck is less White than neighboring Hazel Park (73.4% White), and Ferndale (80% White).

Hamtramck's Black Population

1,704 residents of Hamtramck, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hamtramck is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Hamtramck ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamtramck's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.4%. Black residents' share of Hamtramck's population has decreased from 9.9% to 6.1%.

Hamtramck is less Black than neighboring Highland Park (82.2% Black), Detroit (75% Black), Hazel Park (11% Black), Center Line (31.6% Black), and Ferndale (6.4% Black).

Hamtramck's Asian Population

7,025 residents of Hamtramck, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hamtramck is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Hamtramck ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamtramck's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Asian residents' share of Hamtramck's population has decreased from 26.8% to 25.3%.

Hamtramck is more Asian than neighboring Highland Park (0.1% Asian), Detroit (1.7% Asian), Hazel Park (1.1% Asian), Center Line (12.1% Asian), and Ferndale (3% Asian).

Hamtramck's Hispanic Population

213 residents of Hamtramck, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hamtramck is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Hamtramck ranks 669th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamtramck's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Hamtramck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Hamtramck is less Hispanic than neighboring Highland Park (1.7% Hispanic), Detroit (8.3% Hispanic), Hazel Park (5.3% Hispanic), Center Line (1.4% Hispanic), and Ferndale (4.7% Hispanic).

Hamtramck's Native American/Other Population

887 residents of Hamtramck, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hamtramck is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Hamtramck ranks 316th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamtramck's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 280.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hamtramck's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.2%.

Hamtramck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Park (0.2% Native American/Other), Detroit (0.8% Native American/Other), Hazel Park (1.4% Native American/Other), Center Line (1.3% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (1.4% Native American/Other).

Hamtramck's Multiracial Population

1,655 residents of Hamtramck, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hamtramck is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hamtramck ranks 138th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hamtramck's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Hamtramck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Hamtramck is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland Park (4.5% Multiracial), Detroit (3.4% Multiracial), Center Line (4.7% Multiracial), and Ferndale (4.4% Multiracial). Hamtramck is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Park (7.8% 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.