Ecorse is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. Ecorse has a 2024 population of 8,825. Ecorse is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -4.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,288 in 2020.
The average household income in Ecorse is $53,902 with a poverty rate of 25%. The median age in Ecorse is 34.8 years: 36.2 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ecorse was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,057 | 43.66% |
| White | 2,869 | 30.88% |
| Two or more races | 1,458 | 15.69% |
| Other race | 656 | 7.06% |
| Native American | 179 | 1.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,438 | 2.69 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Non Family | 1,475 | 1.17 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Female | 949 | 3.89 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 693 | 3.89 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Male | 321 | 3.53 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
3.68
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,397 | 23.02% |
| Associates Degree | 331 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 258 | 4.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 173 | 2.85% |
| High School Graduate | 2,389 | 39.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 324 | 5.34% |
| Some College | 1,196 | 19.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,756 | 2,166 | 244 |
| White | 2,035 | 1,286 | 88 |
| Hispanic | 821 | 556 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 589 | 377 | 77 |
| Other Race | 239 | 184 | 12 |
| Islander | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| Native American | 66 | 44 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 15.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,424 | $38,750 | $63,529 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,612 | $0 | $56,612 |
| High School Graduate | $34,402 | $34,691 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,140 | $41,484 | $14,385 |
| Overall | $36,180 | $39,842 | $29,541 |
| Some College | $45,884 | $55,712 | $38,621 |
$36,180
Average Earnings
$39,842
Average Male
$29,541
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.71% of Ecorse residents speak only English, while 10.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,405 | 832 | 34.59% |
| Multiple | 1,452 | 556 | 38.29% |
| Other | 646 | 419 | 64.86% |
| Black | 4,051 | 403 | 9.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,773 | 325 | 18.33% |
| Islander | 73 | 28 | 38.36% |
| Native | 174 | 5 | 2.87% |
25%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.92%
Male Poverty Rate
26.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ecorse is Other, with 64.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ecorse is Native, with 2.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.32% |
| High School | 20.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.62% |
| Some College | 12.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.3% |
| Female Employed | 12.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.62% |
| Male Employed | 6.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,885 | $66,615 |
| Households | $45,473 | $53,902 |
| Married Families | $70,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,870 | $33,895 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.0%
Male Marriage Rate
24.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
563
Number of Veterans
532
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 181 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 242 |
| 75+ | 139 |
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 356 | 13.76% |
| Black | 166 | 5.61% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 3.75% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 4.68% |
| Native American | 4 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.9%
Born in Ecorse
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
1.6%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
97.98% of Ecorse residents were born in the United States, with 81.9% having been born in Michigan. 1.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,247 | -115 | -1.38% |
| 2028 | 8,362 | -116 | -1.37% |
| 2027 | 8,478 | -116 | -1.35% |
| 2026 | 8,594 | -115 | -1.32% |
| 2025 | 8,709 | -116 | -1.31% |
| 2024 | 8,825 | -116 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 8,941 | -113 | -1.25% |
| 2022 | 9,054 | -137 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 9,191 | -97 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 9,288 | -287 | -3% |
| 2019 | 9,575 | -34 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 9,609 | 355 | 3.84% |
| 2017 | 9,254 | -36 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 9,290 | -41 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 9,331 | -51 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 9,382 | -10 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 9,392 | -53 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 9,445 | -25 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 9,470 | -53 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 9,523 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,229 | -951 | -7.81% |
| 1990 | 12,180 | -2,267 | -15.69% |
| 1980 | 14,447 | -3,068 | -17.52% |
| 1970 | 17,515 | 187 | 1.08% |
| 1960 | 17,328 | -620 | -3.45% |
| 1950 | 17,948 | 4,739 | 35.88% |
| 1940 | 13,209 | 493 | 3.88% |
| 1930 | 12,716 | 8,322 | 189.39% |
| 1920 | 4,394 | -3,853 | -46.72% |