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Ecorse city, MI

ZIP 48229 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48229

48229 has a population of 9,166 with a median age of 36.3 yrs (46.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
29.6%-52% vs US avg
x
Black
44.9%+262% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
20.5%+10% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.1%+19% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.8%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
17.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
28.5%+156% vs US avg
x
High school
34.9%+33% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.8%-74% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.8%-46% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.1%+75% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.6%
x
Diversity Index
67/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.0%+109% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.2%+74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.4%+89% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.3%+126% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
91.8%+1482% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 48229

Poverty Rate
24.0%+109% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.2%+74% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.3%+126% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.4%+89% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.0%-13% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.5%+144% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
91.8%+1482% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,166
Median age36.3
Poverty rate24.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White29.6%
Hispanic20.5%
Black44.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born24.2%