Detroit, MI Population by Age

The median age in Detroit, MI is 35.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.92% were under the age of 15, 22.34% aged 15 to 29, 42.62% aged 30 to 64, 12.43% aged 65 to 84, and 1.69% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Detroit, MI population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Detroit's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 45,798 7.09%
5 to 9 years 43,306 6.71%
10 to 14 years 45,986 7.12%
15 to 19 years 43,341 6.71%
20 to 24 years 44,891 6.95%
25 to 29 years 55,980 8.67%
30 to 34 years 43,485 6.73%
35 to 39 years 37,416 5.8%
40 to 44 years 38,426 5.95%
45 to 49 years 38,569 5.97%
50 to 54 years 38,368 5.94%
55 to 59 years 39,113 6.06%
60 to 64 years 39,833 6.17%
65 to 69 years 31,701 4.91%
70 to 74 years 23,170 3.59%
75 to 79 years 15,037 2.33%
80 to 84 years 10,316 1.6%
85 years and over 10,922 1.69%
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Detroit, MI population by age group

Key stats
223,322
Population under 25 years
175,307
Population aged 25-44
155,883
Population aged 45-64
91,146
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Detroit's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Detroit, MI population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 55,980 (8.67% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Detroit, MI was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 55,980 (8.67%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Detroit, MI was the 80-84 years with a population of 10,316 (1.60%).

Detroit, MI population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Detroit, MI's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Detroit's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Detroit, MI population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 393,801 (60.99% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 160,711 24.89%
18 to 64 years 393,801 60.99%
85 years and over 91,146 14.12%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Detroit's population under 18 was 24.89%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Detroit's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.99%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Detroit's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 14.12% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Detroit, MI population pyramid

Population pyramid for Detroit, MI is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Detroit's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Detroit, MI, is 32.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Detroit, MI, is 21.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Detroit, MI is 53.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Detroit, MI is 4.6.
The graph shows Detroit's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Detroit, MI population pyramid i.e. Detroit population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Detroit, MI's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 23,360 22,438 45,798
5 to 9 years 21,273 22,033 43,306
10 to 14 years 23,689 22,297 45,986
15 to 19 years 21,391 21,950 43,341
20 to 24 years 21,689 23,202 44,891
25 to 29 years 27,155 28,825 55,980
30 to 34 years 20,486 22,999 43,485
35 to 39 years 18,078 19,338 37,416
40 to 44 years 17,297 21,129 38,426
45 to 49 years 18,418 20,151 38,569
50 to 54 years 18,481 19,887 38,368
55 to 59 years 18,591 20,522 39,113
60 to 64 years 18,955 20,878 39,833
65 to 69 years 14,493 17,208 31,701
70 to 74 years 9,999 13,171 23,170
75 to 79 years 6,528 8,509 15,037
80 to 84 years 3,701 6,615 10,316
85 years and over 3,275 7,647 10,922
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Things to know

What is the population of Detroit, MI under 18?

Detroit's population under the age of 18 is 160,711, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 24.89% of the total resident population of Detroit, MI.

What is the aging population in Detroit, MI?

Detroit's population aged 65 years and above was 91,146. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 14.12% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Detroit, MI Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Detroit age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Detroit population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Detroit. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Detroit by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Detroit.

Key observations

The largest age group in Detroit, MI was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 55,980 (8.67%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Detroit, MI was the 80-84 years with a population of 10,316 (1.60%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Detroit population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Detroit is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Detroit total population. 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 Age. You can refer the same here

Detroit, MI Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Detroit - Population and Percentage Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Detroit population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Detroit. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Detroit population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Detroit population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Detroit is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Detroit is shown in the following column.

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 Age. You can refer the same here

Detroit, MI Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Detroit, MI population pyramid, which represents the Detroit population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Detroit, MI, is 32.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Detroit, MI, is 21.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Detroit, MI is 53.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Detroit, MI is 4.6.

Detroit population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Detroit population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Detroit for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Detroit for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Detroit for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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 Age. You can refer the same here

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