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Detroit’s population growth masks glaring racial disparities

April 5, 2025

In this article, In The Black New explores how Detroit’s recent population growth masks deep racial and economic inequalities, stating: “Over the last decade, the median income of white Detroiters rose 60%. For Black Detroiters, the increase was 8%, according to Detroit Future City, a think tank that develops strategies for a more equitable city.”

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