Dearborn Heights, MI Demographics
What is the population of Dearborn Heights?
There are 62,474 residents in Dearborn Heights, with a median age of 36. Of this, 48.97% are males and 51.03% are females. US-born citizens make up 75.47% of the resident pool in Dearborn Heights, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.95%. Additionally, 5.58% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 54,616 people in Dearborn Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 62,474 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 30,592 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 31,882 | 1.5% |
Male Population 48.97%
Female Population 51.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 47,150 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 11,839 | 1.9% |
| Not Citizen | 3,485 | -4.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 75.47%
Citizen not U.S. Born 18.95%
Not Citizen 5.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 596 | 35.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,727 | -0.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 289 | -15.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 378 | 26.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 54,616 | 0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.97%
Moved from Same County 9.3%
Moved from Same State 0.47%
Moved from Different State 0.61%
Same House as Last Year 88.65%
What are the employment statistics in Dearborn Heights?
White-collar workers make up 73.58% of the working population in Dearborn Heights, while blue-collar employees account for 26.42%. There are also 2,667 entrepreneurs in Dearborn Heights (10.65% of the workforce); 18,858 workers employed in private companies (75.27%); and 1,808 people working in governmental institutions (7.22%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,433 | 0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 6,620 | -4.6% |
White Collar 73.58%
Blue Collar 26.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,667 | 8.8% |
| Private Companies | 18,858 | -3.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,808 | 15.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,720 | -3.5% |
Self Employees 10.65%
Private Companies 75.27%
Governmental Workers 7.22%
Not for Profit Companies 6.87%
How many households are there in Dearborn Heights?
There are a total of 22,070 households in Dearborn Heights, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 68.51% of these Dearborn Heights households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.49%. Additionally, 32.57% of households have children and 67.43% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 22,070 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 15,120 | 2.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,950 | -2.8% |
Family Households 68.51%
Non-Family Households 31.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,188 | -0.8% |
| Households without Children | 14,882 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 32.57%
Households without Children 67.43%
What are the median and average incomes in Dearborn Heights?
The average annual household income in Dearborn Heights is $75,901, while the median household income sits at $58,335 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $63,008, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $64,845. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $56,510 and $48,984, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $75,901 | 5.5% |
| Median Household Income | $58,335 | 5.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 8 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 47,680 | -1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Dearborn Heights?
There are 23,435 housing units in Dearborn Heights, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1958. Of the 22,070 occupied housing units in Dearborn Heights, 71.79% are owner-occupied, while 28.21% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 50.43% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $174,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,020 per month in Dearborn Heights.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 23,435 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1958 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,112 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,325 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10,227 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,112 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,570 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 773 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 336 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 820 | -9.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 160 | 16.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 22,070 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,843 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $6,227 | -3.1% |
Owner Occupied 71.79%
Renter Occupied 28.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,989 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,854 | 3.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $174,700 | 14.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $146,000 | 22.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,020 | 6.8% |
With Mortgage 50.43%
Without Mortgage 49.57%
What is the level of education in Dearborn Heights?
Approximately 38.22% of the population in Dearborn Heights holds a high school degree (that's 17,906 residents), while 23.61% have attained a college certificate (13,263 locals) and 15.44% have a bachelor's degree (7,232 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,075 | -11.4% |
| Some High School | 17,906 | -0.1% |
| Some College | 13,263 | 5.5% |
| Associate Degree | 4,521 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,232 | -0.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,054 | -2.0% |
No High School 4.43%
Some High School 38.22%
Some College 23.61%
Associate Degree 9.65%
Bachelor's Degree 15.44%
Graduate Degree 8.65%
What is the marital status of Dearborn Heights residents?
A total of 17,304 people in Dearborn Heights have never been married (which represents 34.75% of the total population), while 24,048 of them are wedded (48.29%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 693 (1.39%) and 5,333 (10.71%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 17,304 | -2.1% |
| Married | 24,048 | 3.1% |
| Separated | 693 | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3,112 | -5.0% |
| Divorced | 5,333 | 5,333.0% |
Never Married 34.75%
Married 48.29%
Separated 1.39%
Widowed 6.25%
Divorced 10.71%
What are the most common means of transportation in Dearborn Heights?
The top three means of transportation people in Dearborn Heights use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 21,620 residents commute by car, 128 prefer going to work by walking and 85 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 21,620 | -1.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 85 | -37.0% |
| Bicycle | 18 | -43.8% |
| Motorcycle | 35 | 45.8% |
| TaxiCab | 69 | -16.9% |
| Walk | 128 | -37.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Dearborn Heights by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.