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Detroit's long population decline slowed to its lowest pace in decades last year and some experts say next year's numbers could show the first signs of growth since the 1950s. The Census Bureau's estimate from July 1, 2015, listed the cityâs population at 677,116, a 0.5% decrease, or a loss of 3,107 residents from the same date the previous year.
Comparing Population Change to the United States average of 2.5%, Detroit is 32.0% larger. Also, in contrast to the state of Michigan, Population Change of 0.2%, Detroit is very much bigger.