In 2022, the Detroit metro area GDP amounted to ****** billion U.S. dollars, an increase from the previous year. Detroit's GDP Between 2001 and 2022, the GDP of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area rose from ****** billion U.S. dollars in 2001 to ****** billion U.S. dollars in 2021, dipping in 2009 to ****** billion U.S. dollars. Despite a rise in GDP, the city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy in July 2013 with debts of approximately ** billion U.S. dollars. Detroit was the largest municipality to file for bankruptcy since 1953. Second largest was Jefferson County, Alabama, which filed in 2011 with debts of approximately *** billion U.S. dollars. In 2021, the Detroit metro area had a population of around 4.36 million inhabitants. City of Detroit Detroit was once a major production hub of the American automobile industry, but has since suffered decline as car manufacturers faced international competition and automobile production was moved out of the city. As a result, workers left Detroit and the population fell. In 2019, Detroit had a resident population of roughly ******* people, ranking **** on the list of largest U.S. cities, but has since fallen off the list of the ** most populous cities in the U.S. Poverty remains a problem for the city and many buildings remain empty and derelict. Crime rates also indicate the extent of Detroit’s decline. Detroit was the second most dangerous city in America in 2022, with ***** crimes per 100,000 residents.

Graph and download economic data for Total Gross Domestic Product for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (MSA) (NGMP19820) from 2001 to 2023 about Detroit, MI, industry, GDP, and USA.

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Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (MSA) (DETR826UR) from Jan 1990 to Aug 2025 about Detroit, MI, unemployment, rate, and USA.

Unemployment Rate in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (MSA) was 4.60% in August of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Unemployment Rate in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (MSA) reached a record high of 23.30 in April of 2020 and a record low of 3.10 in February of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Unemployment Rate in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

United States Off Within 2 Weeks: All Residential: Detroit, MI data was reported at 56.777 % in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.275 % for Jun 2020. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: All Residential: Detroit, MI data is updated monthly, averaging 43.116 % from Feb 2013 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.868 % in Apr 2018 and a record low of 27.233 % in Dec 2013. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: All Residential: Detroit, MI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB010: Off Market Within 2 Weeks: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Months of Supply: Single Family: Detroit, MI data was reported at 1.600 Month in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.400 Month for Jun 2020. United States Months of Supply: Single Family: Detroit, MI data is updated monthly, averaging 3.100 Month from Feb 2013 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.200 Month in May 2020 and a record low of 1.600 Month in Jul 2020. United States Months of Supply: Single Family: Detroit, MI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB029: Months of Supply: by Metropolitan Areas.

Detroit Area GDP - Historical chart and current data through 2023.

United States Avg Days on Market: All Residential: Detroit, MI data was reported at 18.000 Day in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.000 Day for Jun 2020. United States Avg Days on Market: All Residential: Detroit, MI data is updated monthly, averaging 29.000 Day from Feb 2013 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.000 Day in Feb 2015 and a record low of 12.000 Day in May 2018. United States Avg Days on Market: All Residential: Detroit, MI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB006: Average Days on Market: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Single Family: Detroit, MI data was reported at 58.101 % in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.347 % for Jun 2020. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Single Family: Detroit, MI data is updated monthly, averaging 43.287 % from Feb 2013 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.649 % in May 2018 and a record low of 27.738 % in Dec 2013. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Single Family: Detroit, MI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB010: Off Market Within 2 Weeks: by Metropolitan Areas.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Detroit: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 8,265(3.40%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 77,205(31.74%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 89,718(36.88%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 68,055(27.98%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• In Detroit, the age group of 45 to 64 years stands out with both the highest median income and the maximum share of households. This alignment suggests a financially stable demographic, indicating an established community with stable careers and higher incomes.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 1-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Detroit median household income by age. You can refer the same here

United States Price per Square: Single-Family: Detroit, MI data was reported at 127.293 USD th in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 124.514 USD th for Jun 2020. United States Price per Square: Single-Family: Detroit, MI data is updated monthly, averaging 88.705 USD th from Feb 2013 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127.293 USD th in Jul 2020 and a record low of 29.360 USD th in Feb 2014. United States Price per Square: Single-Family: Detroit, MI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB060: Price per Square: by Metropolitan Areas.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Detroit: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 8,148(3.22%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 85,871(33.91%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 93,075(36.76%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 66,113(26.11%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• The age group of 25 to 44 years exhibits the highest median household income, while the largest number of households falls within the 45 to 64 years bracket. This distribution hints at economic disparities within the city of Detroit, showcasing varying income levels among different age demographics.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Detroit median household income by age. You can refer the same here

United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Multi-Family: Detroit, MI data was reported at 50.847 % in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.500 % for Jun 2020. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Multi-Family: Detroit, MI data is updated monthly, averaging 36.788 % from Feb 2013 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56.364 % in Apr 2019 and a record low of 6.452 % in Dec 2014. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Multi-Family: Detroit, MI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB010: Off Market Within 2 Weeks: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Months of Supply: sa: All Residential: Detroit, MI data was reported at 1.925 Month in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.064 Month for Jun 2020. United States Months of Supply: sa: All Residential: Detroit, MI data is updated monthly, averaging 3.107 Month from Feb 2013 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.810 Month in May 2020 and a record low of 1.925 Month in Jul 2020. United States Months of Supply: sa: All Residential: Detroit, MI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB030: Months of Supply: by Metropolitan Areas: Seasonally Adjusted.

View monthly updates and historical trends for Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Unemployment Rate. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Track economic data wit…

The data is tabular data containing information on residential history, neighborhood built environment, individual-level economic and demographic information, and measured serum metals. This dataset is not publicly accessible because: The data is not owned by the EPA and contains protected information in the form of residential history and thus cannot be uploaded into ScienceHub. It can be accessed through the following means: The data can be accessed by contacting Dr. Chantel Martin. Format: Data is tabular data containing information on residential history, neighborhood built environment, individual-level economic and demographic information, and measured serum metals concentrations. This dataset is associated with the following publication: Lodge, E., C. Martin, R.C. Fry, A. White, C. Ward-Caviness, S. Martin, and A. Aiello. Objectively measured external building quality, Census housing vacancies and age, and serum metals in an adult cohort in Detroit, Michigan. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. Nature Publishing Group, London, UK, 177-186, (2023).

Graph and download economic data for Economic Conditions Index for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (MSA) (DISCONTINUED) (DWLAGRIDX) from Feb 1990 to Dec 2019 about Detroit, academic data, MI, indexes, and USA.

View bimonthly updates and historical trends for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Consumer Price Index. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Track economic data…

United States Inventory: All Residential: Detroit, MI data was reported at 3,916.000 Unit th in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,295.000 Unit th for Jun 2020. United States Inventory: All Residential: Detroit, MI data is updated monthly, averaging 5,621.000 Unit th from Feb 2013 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,168.000 Unit th in Oct 2014 and a record low of 3,889.000 Unit th in Mar 2018. United States Inventory: All Residential: Detroit, MI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB025: Inventory of Home for Sale: by Metropolitan Areas.