City

Detroit, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Maine

👥706Population
💰$51,964Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$134,900Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓17.0%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 9.8%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.1%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
42%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads17.0% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate235 (51.8%)
Some College74 (16.3%)
Associates66 (14.5%)
Bachelors35 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree42 (9.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 51.8%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad51.8%
Some College16.3%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,964 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$134,900 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units351
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Detroit, ME

Detroit is a city in Maine, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 706 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Detroit is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,964 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Detroit is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Detroit is less-educated. 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.26%).

Detroit, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Detroit
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04929 706 $51,964 $134,900 $938 3.2% 17.0% 81.2%