Detroit town is located in Somerset County Maine. Detroit town has a 2024 population of 934. Detroit town is currently growing at a rate of 1.74% annually and its population has increased by 6.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 880 in 2020.
The average household income in Detroit town is $50,939 with a poverty rate of 27.03%. The median age in Detroit town is 47.5 years: 44.6 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Detroit town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 691 | 87.69% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 10.41% |
| Other race | 15 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 324 | 2.43 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 115 | 2.93 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 114 | 1.29 | 86 | 14 |
| Female | 73 | 3.51 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 22 | 2.18 | 13.6 | 86.4 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 8.19% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 5.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 4.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.78% |
| High School Graduate | 312 | 55.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 6.05% |
| Some College | 102 | 18.15% |
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 | 509 | 445 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,458 | $95,833 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,833 | $0 | $55,833 |
| High School Graduate | $25,500 | $30,500 | $25,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,631 | $35,750 | $30,179 |
| Some College | $40,893 | $42,000 | $36,563 |
$33,631
Average Earnings
$35,750
Average Male
$30,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Detroit town residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 672 | 198 | 29.46% |
| Other | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 15 | 42.86% |
27.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.84%
Male Poverty Rate
31.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Detroit town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Detroit town is White, with 29.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45% |
| High School | 27.88% |
| Some College | 4.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 16.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,000 | $57,090 |
| Households | $41,964 | $50,939 |
| Married Families | $55,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,500 | $31,509 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
33.1%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 6.45% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
71.45%
Born in Detroit town
98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.9%
Naturalized
98.1% of Detroit town residents were born in the United States, with 71.45% having been born in Maine. 0% 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 | 1,014 | 16 | 1.6% |
| 2028 | 998 | 16 | 1.63% |
| 2027 | 982 | 16 | 1.66% |
| 2026 | 966 | 16 | 1.68% |
| 2025 | 950 | 16 | 1.71% |
| 2024 | 934 | 16 | 1.74% |
| 2023 | 918 | 16 | 1.77% |
| 2022 | 902 | 10 | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 892 | 12 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 880 | 48 | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 832 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 829 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 823 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 825 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 827 | -8 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 835 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 843 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 848 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 847 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 852 | 0 | 0% |