City safety & data profile

HamtramckMI

Hamtramck, MI is a 22K-resident city in Wayne County with a median household income of $39,293.

Wayne County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hamtramck, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hamtramck has a population larger than 49% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $131,000.

Data updated 2026-07-20

22K
Population
Top 51%
By size
$39,293
Median income
$131,000
Median home
39.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Hamtramck

Hamtramck posts a median household income higher than 2% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 98%
by median income, US cities

Where Hamtramck income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$39,293 Bottom 2% higher than 2% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hamtramck, MI beyond the headline numbers

Hamtramck sits inside Wayne County, Michigan, at roughly 42.39°N, -83.05°W. Population 22,002, $39,293 median household income. Median home value $131,000, median rent $989. Poverty rate 39.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hamtramck's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 43.9%, then physical inactivity at 39.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hamtramck from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,002
Hamtramck
Median Income
$39,293
-42% vs avg
Median Home Value
$131,000
-42% vs avg
Median Age
26.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wayne County) - Hamtramck's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.8M-2%
Median Income
$60,539+47%
Median Home Value
$178,500+106%
Poverty Rate
20.8%-15%
Unemployment
8.7%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hamtramck, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$989/mo
Poverty Rate
39.9% +181% vs avg
Unemployment 13.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%
Work From Home 9.2%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 59.1%
African American 6.1%
Asian 25.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
43.9%
Physical Inactivity
39.6%
High Blood Pressure
36.2%
Obesity
35.8%
Current Smoking
27%
Frequent Mental Distress
25.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.1%
Diabetes
15%
Binge Drinking
13.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.1%
Annual Checkup 75.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
12.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Hamtramck, MI? ▼
Hamtramck, MI has a population of 22,002 people, located in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Hamtramck? ▼
The median household income in Hamtramck, MI is $39,293 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 39.9%.
What is the median home value in Hamtramck? ▼
The median home value in Hamtramck, MI is $131,000. Median rent is $989/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hamtramck? ▼
The top health indicators in Hamtramck include Short Sleep Duration (43.9%), Physical Inactivity (39.6%), High Blood Pressure (36.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Hamtramck? ▼
The median age in Hamtramck, MI is 26.5 years. 17.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hamtramck, MI is located in Wayne County, Michigan. With a population of 22K and a $39,293 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and physical inactivity. Safety alerts for the Hamtramck area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Hamtramck's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hamtramck area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wayne County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.