Detroit-Warren-Livonia Michigan Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Detroit-Warren-Livonia Michigan metro area was $67,153 in 2021, the latest figures available. Detroit median household income is $3,655 higher than the median Michigan household income and $2,564 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Detroit median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Detroit-Warren-Livonia are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Detroit Michigan
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Michigan | $63,498 | -1.42% | +3.80% |
| Detroit | $67,153 | -1.77% | +2.85% |
Trends in Detroit, MI Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Detroit is $67,153. Real median household income peaked in 2005 at $70,631 and is now $3,478 (4.92%) lower. From a post peak low of $59,117 in 2011, real median household income for Detroit has now grown by $8,036 (13.59%).
Real Median Household Income: Detroit, Michigan, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Detroit
| Date | US | Michigan | Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $63,498 | $67,153 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $64,415 | $68,364 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $63,144 | $67,267 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $61,174 | $65,291 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $60,689 | $64,559 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $59,265 | $63,386 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $58,419 | $61,328 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $57,103 | $60,099 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $56,236 | $60,411 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $55,397 | $59,477 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $55,511 | $59,117 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $57,287 | $61,439 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $62,810 | $68,826 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $64,028 | $70,631 |
Detroit Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Detroit was $85,784 in 2021. Compared to the median Michigan family income, Detroit median family income is $5,261 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Detroit will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Detroit Michigan
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Michigan | $80,523 | -1.51% | +3.60% |
| Detroit | $85,784 | -2.13% | +2.39% |
Trends in Detroit, MI Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Detroit is $85,784. Real median family income peaked in 2006 at $87,813 and is now $2,029 (2.31%) lower. From a post peak low of $74,978 in 2011, real median family income for Detroit has now grown by $10,806 (14.41%).
Real Median Family Income: Detroit, Michigan, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Detroit
| Date | US | Michigan | Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $80,523 | $85,784 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $81,761 | $87,652 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $80,226 | $86,581 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $77,724 | $83,781 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $76,997 | $82,961 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $76,018 | $82,117 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $73,067 | $78,354 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $71,189 | $77,210 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $70,883 | $76,846 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $70,099 | $76,047 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $70,103 | $74,978 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $71,751 | $77,627 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $78,095 | $86,259 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $79,657 | $87,688 |
Detroit Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Detroit was $37,996 in 2021. Compared to the median Michigan per capita income, Detroit median per capita income is $2,643 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Detroit will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Detroit Michigan
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Michigan | $35,353 | -1.02% | +3.99% |
| Detroit | $37,996 | -0.97% | +4.39% |
Trends in Detroit, MI Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Detroit is $37,996. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $38,367 and is now $371 (0.97%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Detroit, Michigan, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Detroit
| Date | US | Michigan | Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,353 | $37,996 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,716 | $38,367 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $34,857 | $37,425 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,996 | $36,397 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $33,697 | $36,390 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $32,886 | $35,648 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $31,866 | $34,006 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $30,487 | $32,680 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $30,194 | $32,712 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $29,643 | $32,040 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,468 | $31,606 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,036 | $31,950 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $32,507 | $35,496 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $33,905 | $37,002 |
