City · Michigan
Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, city, in Wayne County, Michigan. Dearborn had 105,611 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 109,976 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 107,423 (±44). GEOID 2621000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
105,611
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 109,976 · ACS 2020-2024: 107,423 ±44
Median household income
$65,324
±$3,496 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$218,800
±$4,764 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,327
±$62 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Dearborn and what county is it in?
Dearborn is a city in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers 24.2 square miles of land, 4,536 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dearborn 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, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 105,611 people lived in Dearborn on July 1, 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 109,976 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 107,423 (±44).
| Measure | Dearborn | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 107,423 ±44 | 1,772,259 | +12,722 |
| Households | 36,695 ±802 | 700,591 | +6,099 |
| Average household size | 2.92 ±0.06 | 2.50 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 39,394 ±810 | 801,083 | +5,551 |
Dearborn's population since 2000
From 97,775 in 2000 to 105,611 in 2025: up 8.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dearborn 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?
The median resident of Dearborn is 33.3 years old; 28.7% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.3%. 30.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dearborn | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 ±0.7 | 37.9 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 28.7% ±1.0 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±0.8 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±1.0 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±0.5 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.3% ±1.4 pts | 47.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±0.7 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±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 | 4.3% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 30.3% ±1.5 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 53.4% ±1.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8% ±0.9 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±0.9 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1% ±1.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.6% ±2.2 pts | 27.6% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.0% ±1.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±1.6 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±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 earn?
Half of Dearborn's 36,695 households earn less than $65,324 a year (±$3,496), against $60,539 in Wayne County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $66,051 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dearborn | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,324 ±$3,496 | $60,539 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,817 ±$3,504 | $85,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,588 ±$1,442 | $34,906 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.3% ±2.3 pts | 20.8% | −3.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.5% ±4.3 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.8% ±1.7 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±0.8 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3% ±1.4 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?
Owners occupy 68.4% of Dearborn's occupied homes and renters 31.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $218,800 by its owner (±$4,764). The median renter pays $1,327 a month including utilities, and 55.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dearborn | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $218,800 ±$4,764 | $178,500 | +$42,811 |
| Median gross rent | $1,327 ±$62 | $1,132 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.1% ±4.2 pts | 45.3% | +5.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,672 ±$48 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.4% ±2.0 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.6% ±2.0 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 39,394 ±810 | 801,083 | +5,551 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% ±1.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9% ±1.5 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.0% ±1.8 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±1.2 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 building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Dearborn in 2025 (22 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 work and get to work?
75.3% of Dearborn's workers drive alone and 13.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Dearborn | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.7% ±1.6 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±1.0 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3% ±2.5 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0% ±1.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.2% ±1.9 pts | 14.1% | +11.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.7 min ±0.7 | 24.7 min | +1.1 min |
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?
31 census tracts lie mostly in Dearborn, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,442 (Tract 5734) to $124,271 (Tract 5748).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5737.02Wayne County | 7,187 | $46,027 |
| Tract 5736Wayne County | 7,069 | $36,043 |
| Tract 5740Wayne County | 6,600 | $40,540 |
| Tract 5738Wayne County | 6,025 | $48,440 |
| Tract 5746Wayne County | 5,929 | $104,261 |
| Tract 5799Wayne County | 5,648 | $84,000 |
| Tract 5739Wayne County | 5,514 | $49,231 |
| Tract 5735.01Wayne County | 5,445 | $32,850 |
| Tract 5747Wayne County | 5,228 | $93,724 |
| Tract 5752Wayne County | 4,832 | $65,256 |
| Tract 5748Wayne County | 4,810 | $124,271 |
| Tract 5750Wayne County | 4,641 | $78,625 |
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) · Census block assignment files
How does Dearborn compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dearborn is the 313th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Dearborn ranks 846th 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 | 7th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,255th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 846th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,051st | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 579th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 158th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 86th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 296th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,279th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,130th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 333rd | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 984th | 1,356 |
Dearborn's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Dearborn with other places
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?
5 of the 57 figures for Dearborn 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 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.