Detroit's population grows for third consecutive year

"For decades the story told about Detroit was always one of decline," Sheffield said. "Year after year, families left, population shrank, and too many people counted Detroit out. But today the numbers tell a different story, they tell the real story of what is happening in our city. Long term Detroiters are choosing to stay and new residents are choosing to call Detroit home."

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/community/2026-05-14/detroits-population-grows-for-third-consecutive-year