Harper Woods, Michigan Population 2022
Harper Woods is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. Harper Woods has a 2020 population of 15,744. Harper Woods is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,492 in 2010.
The average household income in Harper Woods is $58,695 with a poverty rate of 20.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,101 per month, and the median house value is $101,700. The median age in Harper Woods is 36 years, 32.2 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
Harper Woods Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harper Woodswas:
- Black or African American: 59.35%
- White: 33.27%
- Two or more races: 4.96%
- Asian: 1.92%
- Native American: 0.25%
- Other race: 0.25%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,601 | 33.27% |
| Black or African American | 8,207 | 59.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 266 | 1.92% |
| Some Other Race | 34 | 0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 686 | 4.96% |
Harper Woods Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,171 | 2.64 | 60.9 |
| Married | 1,583 | 3.4 | 77.2 |
| Male | 351 | 2.74 | 54.4 |
| Female | 1,352 | 3.58 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 1,885 | 1.3 | 59.6 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 2.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 579 | 6.38% |
| High School Graduate | 2,705 | 29.79% |
| Some College | 2,304 | 25.37% |
| Associates Degree | 934 | 10.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,455 | 16.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 902 | 9.93% |
Harper Woods Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 64 | 42 |
| White | 3,765 | 3,575 | 1,263 |
| Asian | 112 | 104 | 35 |
| Black | 4,844 | 4,321 | 988 |
| Native American | 35 | 24 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 262 | 213 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$38,537
Average Earnings
$42,872
Average Male
$34,675
Average Female
Harper Woods Language by Age
Harper Woods Language
93.14% of Harper Woods residents speak only English, while 6.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.51% of the population.
Harper Woods Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 35 | 28 | 80.00% |
| Black | 8,116 | 2,234 | 27.53% |
| Multiple | 686 | 110 | 16.03% |
| White | 4,488 | 463 | 10.32% |
| Asian | 266 | 10 | 3.76% |
| Other | NaN% |
20.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.84%
Male Poverty Rate
22.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harper Woods
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harper Woods is Native, with 80.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harper Woods is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.70%.
Harper Woods Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Harper Woods Married by Age and Sex
Harper Woods Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Harper Woods Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 250 | 6.07% |
| Black | 193 | 3.45% |
| Asian | 11 | 7.19% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.06% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4.88% |
Harper Woods Veterans by Education
6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.73%
Born in Harper Woods
95.86%
Native Born
4.14%
Foreign Born
1.39%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.86% of Harper Woods residents were born in the United States, with 82.73% having been born in Michigan. 1.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 19,995 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 20,186 | 191 | 0.10% |
| 1980 | 16,361 | -3,825 | -2.08% |
| 1990 | 14,903 | -1,458 | -0.93% |
| 2000 | 14,254 | -649 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 14,236 | -18 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 14,362 | 126 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 14,488 | 126 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 14,614 | 126 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 14,740 | 126 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 14,866 | 126 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 14,992 | 126 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 15,118 | 126 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 15,244 | 126 | 0.83% |
| 2019 | 15,370 | 126 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 15,492 | 122 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 15,618 | 126 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 15,744 | 126 | 0.81% |