Population 33,982 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eastpointe
Household size in Eastpointe
| Period | Eastpointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Eastpointe average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Detroit area overall, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.56, even as the national average fell.
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 Eastpointe
| Period | Eastpointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Eastpointe is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.7, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west. Eastpointe is younger than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 Eastpointe
| Period | Eastpointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Eastpointe: 21.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 Eastpointe
Renters in Eastpointe
| Period | Eastpointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Eastpointe rent their homes (29.7%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 39.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 9.7 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 Eastpointe
| Period | Eastpointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Eastpointe: 7.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Detroit area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 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 Eastpointe
| Period | Eastpointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Eastpointe is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have older 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 Eastpointe
| Period | Eastpointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $953 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,040 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,103 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,338 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$385 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Eastpointe runs $1,338 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $385 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Eastpointe
Bachelor's degrees in Eastpointe
| Period | Eastpointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Eastpointe: 14.7% 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 2.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Eastpointe
| Period | Eastpointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.1% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Eastpointe is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Detroit area (90.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, 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 Eastpointe
| Period | Eastpointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Eastpointe runs well above the national rate: 12.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Eastpointe compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe | 2.68 | 36.7 | 21.0% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 1953 | $1,338 | 14.7% | 88.7% | 12.1% |
| Harper Woods | 2.74 | 36.8 | 22.6% | 33.1% | 5.6% | 1954 | $1,421 | 26.0% | 91.7% | 6.6% |
| Roseville | 2.28 | 40.3 | 13.8% | 34.3% | 5.7% | 1962 | $1,302 | 15.5% | 90.2% | 6.9% |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 2.49 | 45.4 | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 1952 | $2,327 | 64.6% | 97.3% | 6.0% |
| St. Clair Shores | 2.17 | 44.9 | 8.1% | 16.4% | 4.9% | 1958 | $1,261 | 29.1% | 94.9% | 4.2% |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 2.52 | 48.1 | 2.7% | 16.6% | 7.7% | 1962 | $1,511 | 69.3% | 97.5% | 3.6% |
| Center Line | 2.61 | 40.2 | 14.2% | 47.8% | 2.7% | 1962 | $1,007 | 17.3% | 88.4% | 7.3% |
| Warren | 2.60 | 38.9 | 14.0% | 31.9% | 7.7% | 1965 | $1,272 | 19.6% | 84.4% | 8.5% |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 2.44 | 48.9 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1948 | $1,634 | 76.6% | 97.9% | 2.0% |
| Grosse Pointe | 2.54 | 41.8 | 13.5% | 19.2% | 9.6% | 1943 | $1,645 | 55.9% | 96.8% | 7.3% |
| Fraser | 2.27 | 43.0 | 12.2% | 26.7% | 4.4% | 1973 | $876 | 22.7% | 91.0% | 4.0% |
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 Eastpointe. 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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