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ZIP 48234 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48234

48234 has a population of 32,406 with a median age of 35.3 yrs (45.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
3.4%-95% vs US avg
x
Black
94.2%+660% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.6%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.6%+16% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
16.4%+0% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.1%+45% vs US avg
x
High school
43.9%+68% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.0%+0% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.0%-67% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
20.8%-57% vs US avg
x
Never married
61.3%+81% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
35.6%+209% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.1%+224% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.0%+246% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.0%+1142% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 48234

Poverty Rate
35.6%+209% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.1%+224% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.0%+246% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.3%+4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
39.6%+239% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
72.0%+1142% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population32,406
Median age35.3
Poverty rate35.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White3.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black94.2%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born45.1%