City · Michigan
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Dearborn Heights, city, in Wayne County, Michigan. Dearborn Heights had 60,664 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 63,292 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 61,771 (±55). GEOID 2621020.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
60,664
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 63,292 · ACS 2020-2024: 61,771 ±55
Median household income
$60,391
±$3,758 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$185,100
±$8,334 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,331
±$51 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Dearborn Heights and what county is it in?
Dearborn Heights is a city in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers 11.7 square miles of land, 5,393 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dearborn Heights is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dearborn Heights, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 60,664 people lived in Dearborn Heights on July 1, 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 63,292 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 61,771 (±55).
| Measure | Dearborn Heights | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 61,771 ±55 | 1,772,259 | +5,914 |
| Households | 22,242 ±756 | 700,591 | +2,037 |
| Average household size | 2.76 ±0.09 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 23,808 ±752 | 801,083 | +2,445 |
Dearborn Heights's population since 2000
From 58,264 in 2000 to 60,664 in 2025: up 4.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dearborn Heights as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dearborn Heights?
The median resident of Dearborn Heights is 35.8 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.9%. 24.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dearborn Heights | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 ±1.6 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±1.3 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8% ±1.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±1.4 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5% ±1.5 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.0% ±2.4 pts | 47.9% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.9% ±1.9 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.5% ±2.0 pts | 10.3% | +3.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 42.8% ±2.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±0.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±1.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±1.6 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±1.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.8% ±2.3 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2% ±1.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±1.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dearborn Heights earn?
Half of Dearborn Heights's 22,242 households earn less than $60,391 a year (±$3,758), against $60,539 in Wayne County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $61,227 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dearborn Heights | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,391 ±$3,758 | $60,539 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,582 ±$4,284 | $85,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,366 ±$1,679 | $34,906 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.9% ±3.0 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.1% ±5.8 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.7% ±2.5 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±1.4 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±1.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dearborn Heights?
Owners occupy 70.5% of Dearborn Heights's occupied homes and renters 29.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,100 by its owner (±$8,334). The median renter pays $1,331 a month including utilities, and 44.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dearborn Heights | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $185,100 ±$8,334 | $178,500 | +$45,047 |
| Median gross rent | $1,331 ±$51 | $1,132 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.4% ±6.6 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,476 ±$65 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.5% ±2.9 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.5% ±2.9 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 23,808 ±752 | 801,083 | +2,445 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±2.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.8% ±2.0 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7% ±1.5 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±1.5 pts | 11.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dearborn Heights building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units in Dearborn Heights in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dearborn Heights work and get to work?
73.4% of Dearborn Heights's workers drive alone and 12.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Dearborn Heights | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8% ±2.0 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% ±1.4 pts | 8.7% | +1.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4% ±3.0 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±2.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.4% ±2.4 pts | 14.1% | +10.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±1.3 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dearborn Heights?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Dearborn Heights (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $27,738 (Tract 5716) to $149,531 (Tract 5730).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5722Wayne County | 7,139 | $57,101 |
| Tract 5721Wayne County | 6,058 | $68,844 |
| Tract 5728Wayne County | 5,489 | $61,967 |
| Tract 5726Wayne County | 5,353 | $49,286 |
| Tract 5731Wayne County | 5,095 | $56,892 |
| Tract 5715Wayne County | 4,814 | $49,250 |
| Tract 5727Wayne County | 4,811 | $69,185 |
| Tract 5718Wayne County | 3,582 | $54,254 |
| Tract 5719Wayne County | 3,492 | $55,568 |
| Tract 5730Wayne County | 3,081 | $149,531 |
| Tract 5729Wayne County | 2,841 | $50,815 |
| Tract 5717Wayne County | 2,542 | $52,216 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dearborn Heights) · Census block assignment files
How does Dearborn Heights compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dearborn Heights is the 669th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Dearborn Heights ranks 1,011th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,260th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,011th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,115th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 801st | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 153rd | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 117th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 615th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,194th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,083rd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 392nd | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 797th | 1,356 |
Dearborn Heights's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dearborn Heights?
7 of the 57 figures for Dearborn Heights on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dearborn Heights are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dearborn Heights.