Population 5,816 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Street
Household size in North Street
| Period | North Street | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in North Street run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Detroit area. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.84, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 North Street
| Period | North Street | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
North Street skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, as it has nationally.
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 North Street
| Period | North Street | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Street: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. North Street has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 North Street
Renters in North Street
| Period | North Street | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Street is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 North Street
| Period | North Street | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.1% of homes in North Street are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only ten of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 North Street
| Period | North Street | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in North Street are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 North Street
| Period | North Street | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $766 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $788 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $842 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,066 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$300 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Street pays $1,066 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $300 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 14.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 North Street
Bachelor's degrees in North Street
| Period | North Street | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Street: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
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 North Street
| Period | North Street | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Street is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.0 points from 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 North Street
| Period | North Street | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in North Street is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Detroit area as a whole (6.7%). Unemployment is down 6.9 points from 2006–10, 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).
North Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Street | 2.52 | 45.1 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 1984 | $1,066 | 22.2% | 93.9% | 5.5% |
| Smiths Creek | 2.52 | 44.6 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 1983 | $1,153 | 15.1% | 91.6% | 3.5% |
| Ruby | 2.52 | 48.6 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 1983 | $1,142 | 14.6% | 91.0% | 11.4% |
| Fort Gratiot | 2.32 | 48.0 | 10.2% | 17.1% | 10.8% | 1980 | $1,025 | 30.3% | 92.5% | 3.9% |
| Thornton | 2.70 | 38.4 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 1980 | $993 | 11.9% | 91.0% | 7.7% |
| Port Huron | 2.28 | 39.9 | 16.0% | 37.2% | 7.0% | 1961 | $1,070 | 16.1% | 88.9% | 7.5% |
| Lakeport | 2.35 | 46.6 | 4.3% | 12.5% | 17.1% | 1983 | $1,080 | 35.2% | 97.2% | 2.7% |
| Avoca | 2.50 | 46.1 | 8.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1989 | $1,168 | 13.2% | 92.4% | 11.1% |
| Jeddo | 2.41 | 49.4 | 8.7% | 8.0% | 5.7% | 1990 | $1,095 | 17.9% | 91.1% | 3.0% |
| Marysville | 2.34 | 45.5 | 7.8% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,009 | 25.1% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Goodells | 2.77 | 43.3 | 10.1% | 11.0% | 6.4% | 1987 | $1,079 | 16.9% | 92.1% | 7.1% |
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 North Street. 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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