Population 3,928 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Woodbridge
Household size in Woodbridge
| Period | Woodbridge | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.08 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Woodbridge 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. Woodbridge has smaller households than the great majority of 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 Woodbridge
| Period | Woodbridge | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.9 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Woodbridge is young: half of its residents are under 35.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.2, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Woodbridge
| Period | Woodbridge | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Woodbridge than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. Only four of Detroit's 76 neighborhoods have a lower 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 Woodbridge
Renters in Woodbridge
| Period | Woodbridge | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.0% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.2% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.9% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.8% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Woodbridge: 71.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 48.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Only five of Detroit's 76 neighborhoods have a higher share of renters.
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 Woodbridge
| Period | Woodbridge | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Woodbridge as nationally: 10.0%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Detroit area overall (8.3%). Few Detroit neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only six of 76.
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 Woodbridge
| Period | Woodbridge | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Woodbridge is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Woodbridge has newer homes than most.
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 Woodbridge
| Period | Woodbridge | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $618 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $788 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,165 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$547 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Woodbridge costs $1,165 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 29.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Woodbridge has higher rents than most.
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 Woodbridge
Bachelor's degrees in Woodbridge
| Period | Woodbridge | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Woodbridge than nationally: 39.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Only six of Detroit's 76 neighborhoods have a higher 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 Woodbridge
| Period | Woodbridge | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.1% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Woodbridge is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Detroit area overall (90.9%).
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 Woodbridge
| Period | Woodbridge | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Woodbridge runs well above the national rate: 12.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Woodbridge has lower unemployment than most. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Woodbridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 2.06 | 35.4 | 8.7% | 71.8% | 10.0% | 1951 | $1,165 | 39.4% | 88.2% | 12.3% |
| Core City | 2.40 | 43.1 | 15.9% | 58.5% | 17.2% | 1960 | $927 | 9.0% | 63.7% | 15.6% |
| Hubbard-Richard | 2.56 | 36.3 | 15.7% | 53.8% | 23.3% | 1946 | $807 | 26.1% | 71.0% | 11.6% |
| Southwest Detroit | 3.21 | 30.3 | 16.3% | 32.1% | 13.4% | 1938 | $912 | 11.6% | 58.9% | 10.6% |
| Michigan-Martin | 3.53 | 27.3 | 25.4% | 38.8% | 14.4% | 1939 | $1,235 | 7.6% | 49.1% | 13.7% |
| Midtown-Detroit | 1.65 | 32.5 | 14.2% | 86.4% | 20.8% | 1966 | $1,058 | 48.5% | 92.9% | 10.1% |
| Wayne State | 1.51 | 25.7 | 8.0% | 79.8% | 22.8% | 1945 | $1,044 | 77.8% | 96.3% | 11.1% |
| Downtown Detroit | 1.17 | 36.1 | 1.3% | 97.7% | 16.2% | 1953 | $1,759 | 54.1% | 92.9% | 1.9% |
| Midwest | 2.63 | 37.4 | 17.9% | 46.7% | 51.7% | 1939 | $1,024 | 6.8% | 74.8% | 22.9% |
| Tireman | 2.62 | 40.0 | 16.7% | 30.3% | 34.2% | 1939 | $990 | 10.8% | 76.2% | 7.0% |
| Claytown | 3.28 | 29.8 | 16.5% | 40.0% | 12.2% | 1940 | $1,052 | 7.8% | 53.4% | 7.5% |
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 Woodbridge. 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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