Statistic Core City Detroit Michigan
Population 3,202 692,044 10,338,247
Population density (sq mi) 2,388 4,989 183
Median age 46.0 34.6 39.5
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 32% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 49% 45% 41%
Speak English n/a 89% 91%
Speak Spanish n/a 6% 3%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Core City is 52% lower than Detroit
  • The median age in Core City is 33% higher than Detroit
  • In Core City 8.80% of the population is White
  • In Core City 88.43% of the population is Black
  • In Core City 0.00% of the population is Asian

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      Core City racial demographics

      Race Core City Detroit Michigan
      White 8.80% 14.39% 78.89%
      Black 88.43% 77.06% 13.89%
      Asian 0.00% 1.88% 2.79%
      American Indian 0.23% 0.41% 0.53%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.02% 0.03%
      Mixed race 1.52% 2.43% 2.74%
      Other race 1.02% 3.82% 1.12%
      In Core City, 7.7% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Core City, Detroit, MI demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.