Detroit, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Detroit, Oregon had a total population of 111, the 393rd largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $63,125, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Detroit Quick Facts
How Detroit Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 108 | 111 | +2.8% |
| Median household income | $59,583 | $63,125 | +5.9% |
| Median home value | $307,100 | $310,000 | +0.9% |
How Detroit Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Detroit Rankings in Oregon
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Other Cities in Marion County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 178,865 | $75,487 | 14.4% | $416,900 |
| Keizer | 39,082 | $84,813 | 8.1% | $434,100 |
| Woodburn | 27,875 | $67,347 | 16.3% | $331,800 |
| Hayesville | 21,246 | $58,624 | 23.7% | $365,400 |
| Four Corners | 16,275 | $69,669 | 13.9% | $340,200 |
| Silverton | 10,456 | $79,960 | 10.7% | $484,800 |
| Stayton | 8,292 | $78,268 | 10.5% | $409,700 |
| Aumsville | 4,230 | $90,987 | 13.5% | $296,400 |
| Hubbard | 3,406 | $101,771 | 3.5% | $436,800 |
| Mount Angel | 3,393 | $62,232 | 14.0% | $430,600 |
Cities Similar to Detroit
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Butte Ranch | 115 | N/A | N/A | 98.0% | 12.2% |
| Tygh Valley | 118 | $60,625 | $368,200 | 14.4% | 21.2% |
| New Pine Creek | 125 | N/A | N/A | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Beatty | 97 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Beaver Marsh | 96 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 61.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 111, 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 Oregon, within Marion County. The total population is 111. It ranks as the 393rd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.
Age Demographics
The median age in Detroit is 55.2 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Detroit is $63,125. This is 24% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Detroit, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $310,000. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 63.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Detroit has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents.
Education
11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Detroit, Oregon 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 Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Detroit, Oregon?
Detroit, Oregon has a population of 111 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Detroit, OR?
The median household income in Detroit is $63,125, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Detroit, OR?
The poverty rate in Detroit is 9.9%. This means approximately 11 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Detroit, Oregon?
Detroit's population is 95.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Detroit, OR?
The median home value in Detroit is $310,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x.
How educated is Detroit, Oregon?
11.5% of adults (25+) in Detroit hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.