Dearborn Heights, MI Demographics
A map of Dearborn Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 49,946 | 78.9% |
Black | 6,091 | 9.6% |
Hispanic | 3,141 | 5.0% |
Multiracial | 2,629 | 4.2% |
Asian | 1,055 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 430 | 0.7% |
Dearborn Heights, Michigan had a population of 63,292 in 2020. It was 78.9% White, 9.6% Black, 1.7% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dearborn Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dearborn Heights is the 19th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Dearborn Heights's White Population
49,946 residents of Dearborn Heights identify as White, or 78.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Dearborn Heights slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dearborn Heights is ranked #624 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Dearborn Heights is more White than neighboring Inkster (17.5% White), Allen Park (78% White), and Taylor (63.8% White). Dearborn Heights is less White than neighboring Dearborn (85.4% White), and Garden City (82.5% White).
Dearborn Heights's Black Population
6,091 residents of Dearborn Heights identify as Black, or 9.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dearborn Heights roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dearborn Heights is ranked #72 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Dearborn Heights is more Black than neighboring Dearborn (4% Black), Garden City (5.9% Black), and Allen Park (3.9% Black). Dearborn Heights is less Black than neighboring Inkster (72.8% Black), and Taylor (19.8% Black).
Dearborn Heights's Asian Population
1,055 residents of Dearborn Heights identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dearborn Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dearborn Heights is ranked #99 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Dearborn Heights is more Asian than neighboring Inkster (0.8% Asian), Garden City (1.1% Asian), and Allen Park (1.2% Asian). Dearborn Heights is less Asian than neighboring Dearborn (2.5% Asian), and Taylor (2.1% Asian).
Dearborn Heights's Hispanic Population
3,141 residents of Dearborn Heights identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dearborn Heights roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dearborn Heights is ranked #188 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Dearborn Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Inkster (3.1% Hispanic), Dearborn (3.6% Hispanic), and Garden City (4.4% Hispanic). Dearborn Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Allen Park (12.2% Hispanic), and Taylor (7.9% Hispanic).
Dearborn Heights's Native American/Other Population
430 residents of Dearborn Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dearborn Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dearborn Heights is ranked #371 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Dearborn Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dearborn (0.6% Native American/Other), and Allen Park (0.6% Native American/Other). Dearborn Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Inkster (0.9% Native American/Other), and Taylor (0.8% Native American/Other).
Dearborn Heights's Multiracial Population
2,629 residents of Dearborn Heights identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dearborn Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dearborn Heights is ranked #346 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Dearborn Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Dearborn (4% Multiracial), and Allen Park (4.1% Multiracial). Dearborn Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Inkster (5% Multiracial), Garden City (5.4% Multiracial), and Taylor (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.