Population 4,523 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Berg-Lasher
Household size in Berg-Lasher
| Period | Berg-Lasher | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Berg-Lasher is a place of small households, averaging 2.06 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.49, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Berg-Lasher has smaller households than at least four in five Detroit neighborhoods.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Berg-Lasher
| Period | Berg-Lasher | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Berg-Lasher is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Berg-Lasher is older than most.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Berg-Lasher
| Period | Berg-Lasher | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Berg-Lasher: 23.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Berg-Lasher
Renters in Berg-Lasher
| Period | Berg-Lasher | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.4% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.5% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.2% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.8% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Berg-Lasher rent: 52.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 64.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Berg-Lasher
| Period | Berg-Lasher | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.4% of the housing in Berg-Lasher, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Berg-Lasher
| Period | Berg-Lasher | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Berg-Lasher is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Among Detroit's 76 neighborhoods, though, only seven have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Berg-Lasher
| Period | Berg-Lasher | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $788 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $789 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $792 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $859 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$71 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Berg-Lasher costs $859 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 49.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Detroit neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Berg-Lasher
Bachelor's degrees in Berg-Lasher
| Period | Berg-Lasher | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Berg-Lasher: 19.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Berg-Lasher has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Berg-Lasher
| Period | Berg-Lasher | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.4% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Berg-Lasher never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Berg-Lasher has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Berg-Lasher
| Period | Berg-Lasher | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Berg-Lasher: 13.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Berg-Lasher compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berg-Lasher | 2.06 | 38.3 | 23.0% | 52.8% | 17.4% | 1958 | $859 | 19.0% | 87.0% | 13.2% |
| Five Points | 2.28 | 35.8 | 20.8% | 65.5% | 10.9% | 1961 | $1,070 | 11.6% | 89.1% | 12.5% |
| Old Redford | 2.78 | 36.8 | 23.6% | 49.6% | 20.5% | 1952 | $1,232 | 12.3% | 85.8% | 27.6% |
| Evergreen | 2.63 | 38.0 | 29.6% | 41.6% | 13.1% | 1953 | $1,261 | 12.8% | 86.6% | 13.8% |
| The Eye | 2.41 | 32.1 | 31.9% | 44.6% | 10.4% | 1957 | $1,017 | 26.3% | 83.6% | 7.8% |
| Riverdale | 3.10 | 29.0 | 25.1% | 51.4% | 15.2% | 1953 | $1,027 | 8.0% | 85.2% | 16.2% |
| O Hair Park | 2.60 | 41.6 | 18.9% | 42.1% | 14.5% | 1952 | $1,237 | 11.5% | 82.3% | 17.4% |
| North Rosedale Park | 2.66 | 47.2 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 1943 | $1,115 | 38.7% | 94.3% | 15.5% |
| Brightmoor | 2.44 | 33.1 | 26.1% | 55.8% | 24.9% | 1952 | $1,022 | 16.3% | 87.8% | 19.1% |
| Greenfield | 2.47 | 35.9 | 25.0% | 55.9% | 16.1% | 1953 | $1,140 | 11.1% | 86.4% | 12.8% |
| Downtown Southfield | 1.99 | 38.7 | 17.6% | 72.9% | 17.2% | 1969 | $1,382 | 36.6% | 97.1% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Berg-Lasher. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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