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An estimated 645,705 residents live in Detroit according to July 2024 Census Bureau figures — #26 nationwide, up about 1.0% from 639,111 at the 2020 census. The city is located in Wayne County, Michigan. Recordwell organizes available information, news mentions, and open public web pages into one report on anyone in Detroit.

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Quick facts: Detroit, Michigan

Population (July 2024 est.)	645,705
2020 census	639,111
Change 2020–2024	+1.0%
Land area	138.7 sq mi
Population density	4,608 / sq mi
County	Wayne County
U.S. population rank	#26

record: U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 population estimates, 2020 decennial census (land area & density).

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