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Detroit, IL
Village in Pike County, Illinois.
Population
30
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
120
ZIP codes
0
Detroit and its ZIP codes
Detroit at a glance
- Detroit is 48% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Detroit.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,588
3,819 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,991 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Detroit, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Detroit, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Detroit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlorenceVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| MiltonVillage | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| PittsfieldCity | 4.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Valley CityVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| GriggsvilleCity | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| OxvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| NaplesTown | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| New SalemVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| PearlVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| GlasgowVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| WinchesterCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| BluffsVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| PerryVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ExeterVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| AlseyVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| NeboVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Detroit, IL in?
- Detroit is in Pike County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Detroit, IL?
- About 30 people live in Detroit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Detroit?
- Nearby places include Florence (3.5 mi), Milton (4 mi), Pittsfield (4.6 mi), Valley City (6.2 mi), Griggsville (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023