About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Detroit population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Detroit across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Detroit was 633,218, a 0.29% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Detroit population was 631,366, a decline of 0.37% compared to a population of 633,738 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Detroit decreased by 312,253. In this period, the peak population was 945,471 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Detroit is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Detroit population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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 Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (MSA) (DWLPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about Detroit, MI, residents, population, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Wayne County, MI (MIWAYN3POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Wayne County, MI; Detroit; MI; residents; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Wayne County, MI (B03002014E026163) from 2009 to 2023 about Wayne County, MI; Detroit; African-American; MI; latino; hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total (5-year estimate) in Wayne County, MI (B03002001E026163) from 2009 to 2023 about Wayne County, MI; Detroit; MI; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

This map shows demographic and income data in Detroit. Assuming an assignment where the poverty fighting charity I work for would like to alleviate suffering among impoverished children in Detroit. Detroit is a Michigan city that always ranks among America's poorest urban centers. Orange circles have below average median household income, the darker shades indicate households with a very low income-close to poverty level. The size of the circles: larger circles indicate a greater number of children in the area.What stands out is the obvioud pattern of low-income households in the city center combined with areas of high child population. This pattern helps answer where in Detroit our charity will focus its resources to help children living in poverty-in places shown on the map where there is a cluster of several large dark Orange circles like Dearborn and Pontiac (for example). The charity may and will offer free after school care and/Or but not limited to breakfast programs.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Macomb County, MI (B03002009E026099) from 2009 to 2023 about Macomb County, MI; Detroit; MI; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

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 Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Macomb County, MI (B03002002E026099) from 2009 to 2023 about Macomb County, MI; Detroit; MI; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Net County-to-County Migration Flow (5-year estimate) for Wayne County, MI (DISCONTINUED) (NETMIGNACS026163) from 2009 to 2020 about Wayne County, MI; Detroit; migration; flow; MI; Net; 5-year; and population.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Excluding Some Other Race, and Three or More Races (5-year estimate) in St. Clair County, MI (B03002011E026147) from 2009 to 2023 about St. Clair County, MI; Detroit; MI; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Population in Poverty, Table 17001. 5yr ACS 2007-11, By Tract, State of Michigan. Table joined to 2010 TiGER census tracts.

Note: This council district layer goes into effect on January 1, 2026. The council district layer in effect until December 31st, 2025 can be found here.This Council Districts map is for illustrative purposes only and the City of Detroit makes no representations as to its accuracy. For the official geographic boundaries, please refer to the geographical boundaries formally approved by the Detroit City Council on February 6, 2024. For convenience, a link to the formally approved boundaries may be found here. The reapportioned City Council District boundaries take effect on January 1, 2026.Following each census, Detroit City Council is required by the 2012 Detroit City Charter to redraw the boundaries of the City's seven non at-large districts to be "as nearly of equal population as practicable, contiguous, compact and in accordance with any other criteria permitted by law" [Sec. 3-108].City Council selected the boundaries illustrated here by an 8-1 vote on February 6, 2024. These boundaries will be used to determine resident districts when voting in 2025 municipal elections, and will officially take effect January 1, 2026.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Including Some Other Race (5-year estimate) in Wayne County, MI (B03002010E026163) from 2009 to 2023 about Wayne County, MI; Detroit; MI; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Population with Public Assistance. From ACS Table B19056, 57, and 58. 5yr ACS 2007-11, By Tract, State of Michigan. Table joined to 2010 TiGER census tracts.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Excluding Some Other Race, and Three or More Races (5-year estimate) in Lapeer County, MI (B03002011E026087) from 2009 to 2023 about Lapeer County, MI; Detroit; MI; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in St. Clair County, MI (B03002002E026147) from 2009 to 2023 about St. Clair County, MI; Detroit; MI; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Livingston County, MI (B01002001E026093) from 2009 to 2023 about Livingston County, MI; Detroit; age; MI; median; 5-year; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Excluding Some Other Race, and Three or More Races (5-year estimate) in Oakland County, MI (B03002021E026125) from 2009 to 2023 about Oakland County, MI; Detroit; MI; latino; hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Livingston County, MI (B03002019E026093) from 2009 to 2023 about Livingston County, MI; Detroit; MI; latino; hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.