Moving to Hamtramck, Michigan

About Hamtramck, Michigan
Hamtramck

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 the U.S. In 2015, Hamtramck became the first city to have a Muslim-majority city council in the history of the United States, with four of the six council members being Muslim.

Gender
Gender Hamtramck Michigan Country
Female 48.6% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 51.4% 49.2% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Hamtramck Michigan Country
Less than $10,000 14.5% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.8% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 18.4% 9.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 16.7% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.6% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.6% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 4.4% 14.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.2% 5.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 0.6% 5.7% 8.3%
Education


Education Hamtramck Michigan Country
< 9th Grade 16% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 13% 6% 7.0%
High School or GED 35% 29% 27.0%
Other College 16% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 18% 20.0%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Hamtramck Michigan Country
White 56% 74.5% 60.1%
African American 9.8% 13.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 24.3% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0% 0.2%
Other 1% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 6.7% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.7% 5.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity