Detroit has experienced population growth for the first time since 1957, gaining 1,852 residents between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. This growth marks a significant turnaround for the city after decades of decline, positioning Detroit as the 26th most populous city in the U.S.
"We have known for some time that Detroit's population has been growing, but this is the first time the U.S. Census Bureau has confirmed it in its official estimate," Mayor Duggan said. https://t.co/UhKPRGDqn1
For the first time since 1957, Detroit has seen population growth after decades of decline as the state is thrown into the national spotlight once again ahead of the 2024 general election. https://t.co/6HjtZikLjD
America’s Northeast and Midwest cities are rebounding slightly from years of population drops — especially Detroit, which grew for the first time in decades — though the South still dominates the nation’s growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. https://t.co/UqQsLXQVOB
America's Northeast and Midwest cities are rebounding slightly from years of population drops -- especially Detroit, which grew for the first time in decades -- though the South still dominates the nation's growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau... https://t.co/w6nCI9iyeA
Really love this city population growth chart from @AzizSunderji—the problem in the West is that the biggest cities are losing people, the problem for the Northeast/Midwest is that everywhere is losing people Meanwhile, growth is strong in the South outside the smallest cities https://t.co/budcRJEzgv
Detroit Rises From Rock Bottom With Its First Population Increase Since the 1950s https://t.co/jVt7Hrcbxe via @TPM
Pretty cool: Detroit added 1,852 residents — after losing population every year since 1958 https://t.co/0mJInWw3Kc
Detroit's population grows for first time in decades as Motor City slowly begins to reverse decades of painful economic decline https://t.co/iPpYWERWOP https://t.co/tCyPL2htfe
🟠Detroit Sees Population Growth For The First Time Since 1957 After decades of decline, Detroit's population population grew, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Detroit gained 1,852 residents between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, bringing its population… https://t.co/OjdzhsA90i
This is a big freaking deal! For first time SINCE 1957, Detroit has grown in population!! This makes it the 26th (up from 29th) most populous city on the US now! I don’t think people realize how impossible this seemed literally only 10 years ago. https://t.co/9oRGmCKG47
According to census estimates, Detroit grew in population last year, for the first time since 1957 https://t.co/vAqk2m7k1v https://t.co/OCn45ThOOM
Detroit sees population growth for first time since 1957, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau https://t.co/64lc2UGkyZ