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Detroit, KS
Census-designated place in Dickinson County, Kansas.
Population
75
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
153
ZIP codes
0
Detroit and its ZIP codes
Detroit at a glance
- Detroit is about 4.2 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickinson County. PPP loans are for Detroit.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,487
6,601 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,684 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Detroit, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
867
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 22°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Detroit, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Detroit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EnterpriseCity | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| AbileneCity | 4.8 mi | 4.8 |
| ChapmanCity | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| NavarreCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.6 |
| WoodbineCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SolomonCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| ManchesterCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Junction CityCity | 17 mi | 11.5 |
| HopeCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| NilesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Grandview PlazaCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| CarltonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| LongfordCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| MilfordCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| WakefieldCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Detroit, KS in?
- Detroit is in Dickinson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Detroit, KS?
- About 75 people live in Detroit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Detroit?
- Nearby places include Enterprise (2.2 mi), Abilene (4.8 mi), Chapman (6.3 mi), Talmage (9.5 mi), Navarre (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023