Detroit, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 189, Detroit's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Detroit is a small community located in Alabama, within Lamar County. The total population is 189. It ranks as the 515th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Detroit is 34.9 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 31.2% of the population under 18, Detroit has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 31.8%. This is 103% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $75,000. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $209,900. 42.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Detroit is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.3%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Detroit, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.