Detroit, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Detroit is a community in Lamar County, Alabama, home to about 189 people spread across 1.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,607 a year, and a typical home is worth about $75,000. About 21.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Detroit ranks number 515 of 592 in population, number 482 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Detroit typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sulligent, AL | 9.7 mi. | 1,627 |
| 2. | Beaverton, AL | 10.5 mi. | 208 |
| 3. | Gattman, MS | 10.6 mi. | 133 |
| 4. | Smithville, MS | 13.5 mi. | 559 |
| 5. | Hamilton, AL | 13.6 mi. | 6,922 |
| 6. | Hatley, MS | 14.8 mi. | 586 |
| 7. | Tremont, MS | 15.0 mi. | 349 |
| 8. | Guin, AL | 15.5 mi. | 2,381 |
What is the population of Detroit, Alabama?
Detroit has a population of about 189 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Detroit, Alabama in?
Detroit is located in Lamar County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Detroit, Alabama?
The median home value in Detroit is about $75,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Detroit, Alabama?
The median personal income in Detroit is about $26,607 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Detroit, Alabama?
Since 1950, 37 tornadoes have been recorded in Lamar County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Detroit, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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