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Detroit, AL
Town in Lamar County, Alabama.
Population
189
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
143
ZIP codes
0
Detroit and its ZIP codes
Detroit at a glance
- Detroit is 42% denser than Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Detroit, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Detroit.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,592
3,345 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,886
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.3M
FY 2026, $6,894 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Detroit, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
506
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
61.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Detroit, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Detroit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SulligentTown | 9.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Gattman, MSVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BeavertonTown | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| HamiltonCity | 13 mi | 38.1 |
| Smithville, MSTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Tremont, MSTown | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Hatley, MSTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| GuinCity | 15 mi | 15 |
| TwinTown | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| Gu-WinTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Amory, MSCity | 18 mi | 12.5 |
| VernonTown | 19 mi | 5.9 |
| Fulton, MSCity | 21 mi | 8.5 |
| WinfieldCity | 22 mi | 17.8 |
| BrilliantTown | 23 mi | 10.6 |
| Hamilton, MSCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Detroit, AL in?
- Detroit is in Lamar County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Detroit, AL?
- About 189 people live in Detroit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Detroit?
- Nearby places include Sulligent (9.7 mi), Gattman, MS (11 mi), Beaverton (11 mi), Hamilton (13 mi), Smithville, MS (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023