Detroit
Town in Lamar County, Alabama
Detroit is a town in Lamar County, Alabama, with 230 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sulligent, 9.7 miles S.
- 230residents (2020 Census)
- 361 ftelevation · 110 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 173 / sq mipopulation density
- 35552ZIP code
About Detroit
Detroit is a town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1955. As of the 2020 census, Detroit had a population of 230. The prior name of the town was Millville due to the many mills built in the late 1800s.
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Living in Detroit
- Median home value
- $75,000
- Median rent
- $377/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Detroit had 230 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 230 |
|---|---|
| Density | 173 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Detroit at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lamar County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 230 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.33 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0274° N, 88.1678° W |
| ZIP code | 35552 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0120392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Detroit
- Sulligent9.7 mi S
- Beaverton10.5 mi SE
- Gattman, MS10.6 mi S
- Smithville, MS13.5 mi W
- Hamilton13.6 mi NE
- Hatley, MS14.8 mi W
- Tremont, MS15.0 mi N
- Guin15.5 mi E
- Gu-Win18.0 mi E
- Twin18.2 mi E
- Amory, MS18.3 mi W
- Vernon18.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Detroit
What county is Detroit in?
Detroit is in Lamar County, Alabama.
What is the population of Detroit, AL?
230 people lived in Detroit at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Detroit, AL?
The ZIP code of Detroit is 35552.
What is the elevation of Detroit?
361 feet (110 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Detroit?
Sulligent (9.7 mi), Beaverton (10.5 mi), Gattman (10.6 mi), Smithville (13.5 mi), Hamilton (13.6 mi).
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