Categories in Detroit
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Detroit
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 12,082 | 28 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 3,673 | 31 years |
| Lawyers legal | 3,586 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 3,177 | 29 years |
| Religion | 2,744 | 43 years |
| Real estate | 2,414 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 2,223 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 2,038 | 29 years |
| Social work | 1,993 | 29 years |
| Car repair | 1,981 | 25 years |
| Buses and trains | 1,891 | 33 years |
| Beauty salons | 1,743 | 22 years |
| Construction of buildings | 1,341 | 28 years |
| Education | 1,262 | 35 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,221 | 24 years |
| Finance other | 1,194 | 49 years |
Detroit Facts
| Area | 142.7 mi² |
| Population | 669,870 |
| Male Population | 316,902 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 352,968 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -17.2% |
| Median Age | 35 years (Male: 33, Female: 36.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $80,310 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 248, 313, 517, 586 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown, Medical Center, New Center, Midtown, Greenfield |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.33143, -83.04575 |
| Zip Codes | 48201, 48202, 48204, 48205, 48206, More |
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Detroit Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 543,726 | 718,566 | 809,175 | 661,610 | 669,870 | 661,009 | 682,277 |
| Population Density | 3,810.6 / mi² | 5,035.9 / mi² | 5,670.9 / mi² | 4,636.7 / mi² | 4,694.6 / mi² | 4,632.5 / mi² | 4,781.6 / mi² |
Detroit Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 17.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | +23.2% | -6.8% | -17.2% |
| Michigan | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Detroit Median Age
Median Age: 35 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 35 yrs | 36.6 yrs | 33 yrs |
| Michigan | 39.4 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Detroit Population Density
Population Density: 4,695 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 669,870 | 142.7 sq mi | 4,695 / mi² |
| Michigan | 9.8 million | 96,713.5 sq mi | 101 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Detroit Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Detroit
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Detroit
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Detroit
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Detroit
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Detroit Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $46,601 | $47,095 | $60,545 | $59,164 | $53,972 | $72,800 | $71,818 | $80,310 |
| Total GDP | $26.7B | $27.4B | $35.3B | $32.5B | $27.9B | $36B | $34.7B | $38.6B |
Detroit CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 10,475,891 tn | 15.64 tn | 73,417.7 tons/mi² |
| Michigan | 198,813,055 tn | 20.34 tn | 2,055.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,475,891 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 73,417.7 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/20/18 | 12:01 AM | 3.4 | 23.8 km | 2,700 m | 2km E of Amherstburg, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/11 | 2:21 PM | 3 | 54.4 km | 5,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/80 | 9:34 AM | 3.2 | 43.5 km | 5,000 m | Ohio | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/76 | 9:14 PM | 3.4 | 51.6 km | 10,000 m | Ohio | usgs.gov |
Detroit
Detroit (/dᵻˈtrɔɪt/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the fourth-largest city in the Midwest and the largest city on the United States–Canada border. It is the seat of Wayne County, the most populous county in the state. Detro..
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