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ZIP 48214 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48214

48214 has a population of 19,014 with a median age of 46.1 yrs (45.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
16.2%-74% vs US avg
x
Black
78.9%+536% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.9%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.8%-33% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.8%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
22.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.5%+49% vs US avg
x
High school
27.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.9%+0% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.9%-20% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
21.8%-55% vs US avg
x
Never married
53.8%+59% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.6%+51% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.9%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
29.4%+155% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.5%+141% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.4%+82% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.5%+153% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.1%+851% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 48214

Poverty Rate
29.4%+155% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.5%+141% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.5%+153% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.4%+82% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.6%-30% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.2%+175% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.1%+851% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population19,014
Median age46.1
Poverty rate29.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White16.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Black78.9%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born33.5%