Detroit sees its population grow for the first time since 1957

(CBS DETROIT) – After decades of decline, Detroit’s population has been growing, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Detroit gained 1,852 residents between July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023, bringing its population to 633,366 residents.

The city has gone six decades without growth and has seen its population decline every year since 1958.

Following the release of the new data, Detroit is now the 26th most populous city in the United States, up three places from 29th in 2023. Now, Detroit has a larger population than Memphis, Louisville and Portland .

“We’ve known for some time that Detroit’s population is growing, but this is the first time the U.S. Census Bureau has confirmed it in its official estimate,” said Mayor Mike Duggan, who argued that the only true measure success would be if more people entered the city than left, in a press release. “This day is for the Detroiters who stayed and all those who worked hard to make Detroit a great place to live.”

In 2022, U.S. Census Bureau estimates put Detroit’s population at 620,376, but that figure was revised to 631,218 after Duggan disputed those figures.

Detroit has also experienced the highest population growth of any city in Michigan.