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Detroit Estimate Shows Minimal Loss after 2006 Adjustment
and Easily Holds National Ranking of 11th Largest City
July 2008
The Census Bureau released its 2007 annual estimate of population for cities, townships
and villages across the country. This document details the data for Southeast Michigan
and the remainder of the state.
Generation Next within Michigan’s Demographic Context
May 2008
Presentation to Fusion Track, Mackinac Policy Conference
We know they are leaving Michigan, but where are they going?
August 2007
Michigan experienced its first population loss between 2005 and 20061 since the early 1980s,
when the economic recession led to population declines between 1980 and 1983.
U.S. Population Continues to Move South and West while the Tri-County Population Continues to Sprawl from the Core
June 2007
Phoenix has become the nation’s fifth most populous city, according to U.S. Census Bureau population estimates released June 28, 2007. Detroit, while estimated to have lost just over 12,000 residents between 2005 and 2006, remained in 11th place.
Taking the Pulse of Metro Detroit: Quality of Life Issues
April 2007
In March 2007 over 1,000 persons took the time to complete a survey addressign Quality of Life issues in Metro Detroit. This report provides a summary of the responses received, and ends with a brief overview of respondent demographics.
Detroit Metropolitan Area Leads the Nation in Employment Loss from 2005- 2006
January 2007
In November 2006, 301 metropolitan areas reported over-the-year increases in non-farm payroll employment, 60 reported decreases, and six had no change.
Mover Finds Many Saying 'Goodbye' to Michigan, Region
January 2007
An analysis prepared by United Van Lines, the nation’s largest household goods mover, shows a growing number of Americans packing up their belongings and heading to the West and Southeast, leaving Michigan and neighboring states behind.
Michigan and Louisiana Lose Population
January 2007
Michigan experienced its first population loss between 2005 and 2006, according to estimates
from the U.S. Census Bureau, since the early 1980s, when the economic recession led to
population declines between 1980 and 1983.
Model D/United Way Survey: 73% say they’ve considered moving to Detroit
October 2006
Issue Media Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan have partnered to
regularly survey and poll the Detroit region regarding key quality of life and economic
issues in order to get a better handle on “the pulse of southeast Michigan.” The first survey, launched
on September 4, helps us understand
more about our audience and what they care about, and helps us identify ways to get
people who are interested in Model D and Detroit involved in community-based projects.
Income down across state: Poverty increasing and spreading throughout the tri-county
September 2006
In a dramatic sign of its ailing economy, Michigan's household income dropped, more children joined the ranks of the poor and the number of people living below the poverty level jumped in the suburbs, according to recently released data from the American Community Survey.
Hispanic Heritage Month underscores growth across nation and region
September 2006
The following data on the Hispanic/Latino population is significant as our region celebrates the culture and traditions of its residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
2005 American Community
Survey: 2005 Selected Economic Characteristics
September 2006
The State of Nevada
and Flagler County, Florida Remain National Leaders
in Housing Growth Between 2004 and 2005
August 2006
Census Bureau Data Show
Key Population Changes Across Nation
August 2006
An Agenda for Diversity
- The National and Local Story
April 2006
Michigan Continues to
Loose Ground
February 2006
Thoughts About Detroit
and the Region: Past, Present and Future
January 2006
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