Hamtramck ( ham-TRAM-ik) is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An enclave of Detroit, Hamtramck is located roughly 5 miles (8.0 km) north of downtown Detroit, and is surrounded by Detroit on most sides. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 28,433, and was by far the most densely populated municipality in Michigan. It is notable as the only Muslim-majority city in the United States.
Known in the 20th century as a vibrant center of Polish-American life and culture, Hamtramck has attracted new immigrants in the 21st century, especially from Yemen, Bangladesh and Pakistan. In 2013, it reportedly became the first Muslim-majority city in...
| Ethnicity | Hamtramck | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56% | 60.1% |
| African American | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 24.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 18.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Hamtramck | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| Education | Hamtramck | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 16% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 35% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 16% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |