Ecorse, Michigan
Ecorse: City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Ecorse is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,512 and a population density of 996 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,624 inhabitants.
The city was created 122 years ago in 1902.
Quick Facts about Ecorse
| Population : | 9,624 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 48229 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 313 |
| Area : | 9.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 581 feet / 177 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1903 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 21:37:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,008 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ecorse is located at 42°14'40"N 83°8'45"W (42.2444800, -83.1457600).
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Demographics
The population of Ecorse increased by 1.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,512 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,473 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,448 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,394 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,384 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,333 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,289 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,253 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,600 | 3.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,570 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,624 | 0.56% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,477 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,053 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,432 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,059 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 95.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,551 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,864 |
Ecorse zip code is 48229.
County name: Wayne, County
fips: 26163
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,864 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $102,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $934 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $343 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $600 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,598 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,674 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,883 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,695 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 148,162 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,382 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,190 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,286 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 277 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,475 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 84,828 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,317 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,367 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 777 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 410 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,315 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 150 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,183 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 35.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 567.17 |
People born in Ecorse (1)
American football defensive back Damond Smith was born in Ecorse
Schools in Ecorse
College & universities near Ecorse, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169576 | Detroit Business Institute-Downriver | Riverview (MI) | 48193 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ecorse, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DER | John D. Dingell Transit Center | 16121 Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| GFV | Greenfield Village, Michigan | 20900 Oakwood Blvd. | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
Post offices near Ecorse
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Post Office | Lincoln Park (MI) | 48146 |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Dearborn | 93,367 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Livonia | 93,189 | The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Canton | 86,825 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Westland | 81,116 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Taylor | 60,576 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Dearborn Heights | 55,027 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Redford | 49,936 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Lincoln Park | 36,066 | City in Wayne County in the U. |
| Northville | 29,359 | City in Michigan |
| Southgate | 29,135 | City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan |
| Allen Park | 26,751 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Garden City | 26,408 | City in Wayne County of the U. |
| Wyandotte | 25,156 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Inkster | 24,115 | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Romulus | 23,528 | City in Wayne County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Ecorse distances to largest Michigan cities
