Detroit City, Michigan
Safe Democratic — shifted 7.4pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 639K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 9.5% |
Hispanic / Latino | 8.0% |
Black / African American | 77.7% |
Asian | 1.6% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.7% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+81.7 |
| 2020 | Biden+89.1 |
| 2016 | Clinton+92.2 |
| 2012 | Obama+96.6 |
| 2008 | Obama+94.1 |
Detroit City, Michigan is a city that has a population of 638,563. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+81.7. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89.7% | 8.0% | D+81.7 | R+7.4 |
| 2020 | 94.2% | 5.1% | D+89.1 | R+3.1 |
| 2016 | 95.3% | 3.1% | D+92.2 | R+4.4 |
| 2012 | 98.3% | 1.7% | D+96.6 | D+2.5 |
| 2008 | 96.7% | 2.6% | D+94.1 | — |
What defines Detroit City?
Detroit City has been trending Republican — 15pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 81.7% margin
- Shifted 14.9 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Detroit City | National |
|---|---|---|
Black / African American | 77.7% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 9.5% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.7% | 4.0% |
Asian | 1.6% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Detroit City? 638,563 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.