Census Bureau data for Ecorse city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Ecorse city
- What is the median household income in Ecorse city?
- The median household income in Ecorse city is $45,082 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Ecorse city?
- The poverty rate in Ecorse city is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Ecorse city?
- $59,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Ecorse city?
- The median gross rent in Ecorse city is $879 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Ecorse city residents have a college degree?
- 8.8% of adults in Ecorse city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,170
Median Income
$45,082
Median Home Value
$59,400
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.8%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,091 (+55.5%)
Home Value:
+$17,300 (+41.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-15.8 pp (-56.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.9 pp (-17.8%)
Unemployment:
-2.3 pp (-22.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
9,170
Median Age
36.0
Female
53.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 25.6%
Black 44.8%
Two or More 15.0%
Other 6.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
17.9%
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$45,082
±$7,837
-$26,067 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$56,648
Median Family Income
$59,038
Poverty Rate
12.1%
+3.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
19.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.5%
$10–15k
11.8%
$15–25k
12.3%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
15.1%
$50–75k
25.2%
$75–100k
8.2%
$100–150k
6.0%
$150–200k
3.0%
$200k+
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,160
Owner-Occupied
64.8%
Renter-Occupied
35.2%
Vacancy Rate
13.7%
Median Home Value
$59,400
-$158,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$879
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
29.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
37.3%
$50–100k
48.4%
$100–200k
10.1%
$200–300k
0.4%
$300–500k
1.0%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.0%
$500–1k
53.2%
$1–1.5k
24.9%
$1.5–2k
2.0%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.3%
1 vehicle
50.2%
2 vehicles
26.1%
3+
8.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
2–4 units
7.0%
5–19 units
3.2%
20+ units
3.3%
Mobile home
4.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
28.8%
1940–1969
10.2%
1970–1999
10.8%
2000–2009
3.1%
2010+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
71.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.8%
-23.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.7%
Some College / Associate
22.7%
Less Than High School
7.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
+2.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
12.0%
Self-Employed
8.0%
Government Workers
14.3%
Private For-Profit
77.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.2%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Retail
13.7%
Arts/Entmt.
11.6%
Prof. Services
8.8%
Construction
8.5%
Transportation
4.9%
Public Admin
4.7%
Wholesale
3.3%
Finance
2.6%
Information
0.3%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Production
31.8%
Food Prep
20.0%
Sales
19.8%
Management
17.5%
Construction
10.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.2 min
Drove Alone
76.1%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.7%
Work from Home
12.0%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,589
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
20.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.6%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
15.7%
35–44
9.3%
45–54
9.2%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
9.9%
75–84
9.0%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 26.1%
Working age (18–64): 73.9%
65 and over: 17.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.8%
Naturalized Citizen
34.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.3%
With a Disability
25.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.0%
Uninsured
7.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.3%
Has a Computer
86.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023