Hamtramck, MI Demographics

A map of Hamtramck's Population by Race

Hamtramck, Michigan had a population of 28,433 in 2020. It was 55.7% White, 9.9% Black, 26.8% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hamtramck, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Hamtramck is the 43rd 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).

Hamtramck's White Population

15,829 residents of Hamtramck identify as White, or 55.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Hamtramck less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Hamtramck is ranked #714 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hamtramck is more White than neighboring Highland Park (5.4% White), and Detroit (9.5% White). Hamtramck is less White than neighboring Hazel Park (74% White), Center Line (62.2% White), and Ferndale (81.5% White).

Hamtramck's Black Population

2,814 residents of Hamtramck identify as Black, or 9.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hamtramck roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Hamtramck is ranked #70 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hamtramck is more Black than neighboring Ferndale (6.1% Black). Hamtramck is less Black than neighboring Highland Park (87.7% Black), Detroit (77.2% Black), Hazel Park (12.1% Black), and Center Line (22.6% Black).

Hamtramck's Asian Population

7,627 residents of Hamtramck identify as Asian, or 26.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hamtramck considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Hamtramck is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hamtramck is more Asian than neighboring Highland Park (0.5% Asian), Detroit (1.6% Asian), Hazel Park (1.6% Asian), Center Line (5.5% Asian), and Ferndale (2.1% Asian).

Hamtramck's Hispanic Population

321 residents of Hamtramck identify as Hispanic, or 1.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hamtramck roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Hamtramck is ranked #668 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hamtramck is less Hispanic than neighboring Highland Park (1.9% Hispanic), Detroit (8% Hispanic), Hazel Park (4.4% Hispanic), Center Line (3.1% Hispanic), and Ferndale (4.4% Hispanic).

Hamtramck's Native American/Other Population

233 residents of Hamtramck identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hamtramck roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Hamtramck is ranked #305 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hamtramck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Detroit (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (0.7% Native American/Other). Hamtramck is less Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Park (0.9% Native American/Other), Hazel Park (0.9% Native American/Other), and Center Line (1% Native American/Other).

Hamtramck's Multiracial Population

1,609 residents of Hamtramck identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hamtramck roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Hamtramck is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hamtramck is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland Park (3.5% Multiracial), Detroit (3% Multiracial), and Ferndale (5.3% Multiracial). Hamtramck is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Park (7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.