Northwest of Downtown Detroit, MI
This area covers approximately 5 x 8 miles adjacent to downtown Detroit to the northwest.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 233,000 people. The population in this area has declined for 30 years, though it looks like this will probably level off. In 2000 the area was 17% Hispanic, 69% Black, and 1% Asian. In 1990, 39% of the population was 25 or under.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of manufacturing, retail trades, and healthcare.
In 1990 the median home price was about $19,000. There were about 41,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $335. The average home was built in 1942. There was an average of 2.55 people per household.
In 1990, 6% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there appear to be 5 or 6 Southern Baptist churches in the area, and at least one independent Baptist church.
For further information:
Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data
for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city
or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and
click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check
the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local
chamber of commerce. For growth projections, check the Michigan state data center website.
Map of Area | Map of Northwest Detroit
| Total 2000 Population | 233,332 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 38,688 | 16.60% | Median housing value | $19,252 |
| Black | 160,315 | 68.70% | Housing units | 40,710 |
| Asian | 1,673 | 0.70% | Average home built in | 1942 |
| Speak English only | 89% | Average monthly rent | $335 | |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |||
| Population Trends | ||||
| 1970 | 449,950 | 1990 Census Education | ||
| 1980 | 329,016 | -26.90% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 6.44% |
| 1990 | 255,575 | -22.30% | ||
| 2000 | 233,332 | -8.70% | 1990 Census Age | |
| Population 25 and under | 38.57% | |||
| 1990 Employment by Industry | ||||
| Manufacturing | 20.60% | |||
| Retail trades | 15.95% | |||
| Healthcare | 10.72% | |||
| Median household income | $13,734 |
Zip codes: 48238, 48201, 48204, 48206, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48216