Hamtramck is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. Hamtramck has a 2024 population of 27,005. Hamtramck is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,339 in 2020.
The average household income in Hamtramck is $51,559 with a poverty rate of 37.75%. The median age in Hamtramck is 27.8 years: 26.2 years for males, and 29.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hamtramck was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,069 | 54.12% |
| Asian | 7,253 | 26.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,717 | 9.76% |
| Two or more races | 1,711 | 6.15% |
| Other race | 886 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 113 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.33% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,342 | 3.72 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Married | 4,194 | 4.83 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Non Family | 2,017 | 1.3 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Female | 847 | 3.58 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Male | 284 | 4.96 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
4.61
Average Family Size
3.72
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,948 | 12.91% |
| Associates Degree | 811 | 5.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,904 | 12.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 832 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 4,847 | 32.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,585 | 17.14% |
| Some College | 2,157 | 14.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,079 | 5,654 | 1,555 |
| Asian | 4,112 | 2,778 | 773 |
| Black | 1,594 | 1,293 | 192 |
| 2+ Races | 690 | 433 | 110 |
| Other Race | 455 | 262 | 35 |
| Native American | 68 | 54 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 42 | 24 |
| Islander | 60 | 60 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 61.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,772 | $42,349 | $35,606 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,210 | $0 | $41,149 |
| High School Graduate | $31,097 | $31,966 | $25,270 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,731 | $29,714 | $13,083 |
| Overall | $30,924 | $32,763 | $26,712 |
| Some College | $28,128 | $30,517 | $24,417 |
$30,924
Average Earnings
$32,763
Average Male
$26,712
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
29.89% of Hamtramck residents speak only English, while 70.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 35.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,820 | 5,819 | 39.26% |
| Asian | 7,250 | 2,871 | 39.6% |
| Black | 2,358 | 773 | 32.78% |
| Multiple | 1,711 | 754 | 44.07% |
| Other | 886 | 57 | 6.43% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 11 | 12.79% |
| Native | 113 | 11 | 9.73% |
37.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.67%
Male Poverty Rate
39.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamtramck is Multiple, with 44.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamtramck is Other, with 6.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.13% |
| High School | 35.32% |
| Some College | 22.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.81% |
| Male Employed | 23.97% |
| Female Employed | 14.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,315 | $56,714 |
| Households | $39,648 | $51,559 |
| Married Families | $48,676 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,448 | $36,796 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
430
Number of Veterans
358
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 161 |
| Vietnam | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 189 |
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 290 | 2.89% |
| Black | 86 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
11.7%
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
39.92%
Born in Hamtramck
57.63%
Native Born
42.37%
Foreign Born
20.31%
Non Citizen
22.06%
Naturalized
57.63% of Hamtramck residents were born in the United States, with 39.92% having been born in Michigan. 20.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,339 | -333 | -1.3% |
| 2028 | 25,672 | -333 | -1.28% |
| 2027 | 26,005 | -334 | -1.27% |
| 2026 | 26,339 | -333 | -1.25% |
| 2025 | 26,672 | -333 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 27,005 | -334 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 27,339 | -278 | -1.01% |
| 2022 | 27,617 | -407 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 28,024 | -315 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 28,339 | 6,734 | 31.17% |
| 2019 | 21,605 | -126 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 21,731 | -109 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 21,840 | -92 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 21,932 | -110 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 22,042 | -112 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 22,154 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 22,160 | -97 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 22,257 | -22 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 22,279 | -97 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 22,376 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,976 | 4,604 | 25.06% |
| 1990 | 18,372 | -2,928 | -13.75% |
| 1980 | 21,300 | -5,483 | -20.47% |
| 1970 | 26,783 | -7,354 | -21.54% |
| 1960 | 34,137 | -9,218 | -21.26% |
| 1950 | 43,355 | -6,484 | -13.01% |
| 1940 | 49,839 | -6,429 | -11.43% |
| 1930 | 56,268 | 7,653 | 15.74% |
| 1920 | 48,615 | 45,056 | 1265.97% |
| 1910 | 3,559 | -21,780 | -85.95% |