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Detroit, TX
Town in Red River County, Texas.
Population
573
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
362
ZIP codes
0
Detroit and its ZIP codes
Detroit at a glance
- Detroit is about 3.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,500 a year, 39% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,500 (67% below Texas) and median rent is $540 a month.
Local data for Detroit, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Detroit, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,500
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$94,500
Median rent
$540/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (33), German Americans (20), Mexican Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Red River County. PPP loans are for Detroit.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,992
2,719 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,814
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97.7M
FY 2026, $8,433 per person
How people get to work
Detroit, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Detroit, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
496
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Detroit, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Detroit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlossomCity | 6.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Sun ValleyCity | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| DeportCity | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| RenoCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| BogataCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| ParisCity | 16 mi | 35.2 |
| PowderlyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.3 |
| AnnonaTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| TocoCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| TalcoCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Grant, OKCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| Fort Towson, OKTown | 24 mi | 5.6 |
| BrookstonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| Swink, OKCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| Sawyer, OKTown | 26 mi | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Detroit, TX in?
- Detroit is in Red River County, Texas.
- What is the population of Detroit, TX?
- About 573 people live in Detroit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Detroit?
- Nearby places include Blossom (6.7 mi), Sun Valley (9.2 mi), Deport (9.5 mi), Reno (12 mi), Clarksville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023