Population 12,482 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Denby
Household size in Denby
| Period | Denby | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.09 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Denby average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.94 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southwest.
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 Denby
| Period | Denby | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.5 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.4 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.4, Denby is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.1, as it has nationally. Of Detroit's 76 neighborhoods, only seven are younger.
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 Denby
| Period | Denby | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Denby: 32.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of Detroit's 76 neighborhoods, only three have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Denby
Renters in Denby
| Period | Denby | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.7% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.7% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Denby: 50.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 71.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 10.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Denby
| Period | Denby | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Denby: 15.2% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Denby
| Period | Denby | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Denby is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1946, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Denby
| Period | Denby | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $950 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $966 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,005 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,164 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$215 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Denby runs $1,164 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $215 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Denby
Bachelor's degrees in Denby
| Period | Denby | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 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 Denby: 12.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 Denby
| Period | Denby | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.5% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.2% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Denby never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Denby
| Period | Denby | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Denby runs well above the national rate: 18.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Denby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby | 2.74 | 31.4 | 32.0% | 50.7% | 15.2% | 1946 | $1,164 | 12.6% | 84.2% | 18.4% |
| Yorkshire Woods | 2.71 | 32.0 | 24.4% | 50.2% | 24.7% | 1947 | $1,123 | 7.9% | 79.1% | 18.9% |
| Burbank | 2.97 | 32.0 | 30.2% | 46.9% | 11.8% | 1948 | $1,248 | 15.6% | 86.8% | 9.1% |
| East English Village | 2.52 | 38.2 | 18.1% | 34.8% | 12.1% | 1941 | $1,280 | 21.7% | 87.1% | 13.4% |
| Regent Park | 2.78 | 30.4 | 25.3% | 45.3% | 18.1% | 1950 | $1,298 | 15.4% | 85.9% | 17.6% |
| Morningside | 2.94 | 32.6 | 30.6% | 43.5% | 17.0% | 1944 | $1,247 | 19.4% | 88.4% | 15.6% |
| Finney | 2.47 | 39.2 | 24.2% | 24.8% | 9.3% | 1951 | $1,464 | 31.6% | 91.1% | 12.5% |
| Chandler Park | 3.08 | 33.4 | 25.0% | 47.1% | 20.5% | 1944 | $1,261 | 9.1% | 79.7% | 10.4% |
| Conner | 2.84 | 35.1 | 29.6% | 46.1% | 28.7% | 1944 | $987 | 11.4% | 82.9% | 21.9% |
| Ravendale | 2.67 | 36.8 | 27.3% | 37.3% | 35.8% | 1943 | $1,023 | 7.6% | 78.3% | 6.6% |
| Mohican Regent | 2.55 | 35.3 | 16.9% | 47.4% | 13.1% | 1951 | $1,439 | 11.9% | 86.9% | 20.4% |
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 Denby. 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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