Hamtramck, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hamtramck, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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F
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hamtramck | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,670 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 13240.3 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.06% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 27.6 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,133 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hamtramck grew by 34.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 27,670 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hamtramck is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 27.2% of residents. That is 6.0 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,517 27.2% +6.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,004 21.7% +1.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,557 16.5% -4.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,569 9.3% -9.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.0% of the people living in Hamtramck and men 51.0%.
- Women 49.0% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 51.0% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Hamtramck has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Hamtramck | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,568 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.69% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 13.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hamtramck is about 46% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Hamtramck | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $106,250 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $989 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.2% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hamtramck is about 9.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $989 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hamtramck spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 181 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hamtramck | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.7 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.4 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 181 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,609 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 36,222 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,337 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hamtramck is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hamtramck has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Hamtramck | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.86 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Hamtramck has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Hamtramck | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 26.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 32.3% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Hamtramck, MI Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hamtramck, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck, MI | 27,670 | $39,568 #2/2 | $106,250 #1/2 | 21.7 min #1/2 |
| Detroit, MI | 638,394 | $39,945 | $11,931 | 22.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hamtramck, Michigan.
How many people live in Hamtramck, Michigan?
About 27,670 people live in Hamtramck, Michigan, in 7,133 households of 3.9 people on average. The median age is 27.6, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
Is Hamtramck, Michigan urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Hamtramck, Michigan has 13,240 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 153 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Hamtramck, Michigan?
The median home costs 2.7 times the median household income ($106,250 against $39,568), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $989 a month takes about 30% of the median household's income, right at the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Hamtramck, Michigan?
Unemployment in Hamtramck, Michigan is 13.1%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Hamtramck, Michigan have a college degree?
17.0% of adults in Hamtramck, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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