Contact: Lauren Slagter, 734-929-8027, [email protected] Morgan Sherburne, 734-647-1844, [email protected] DETROIT—Two years into the pandemic, 72% of Detroit residents say their financial situation has stabilized or improved compared to a year ago, and there’s evidence that stimulus checks and the expanded Child Tax Credit played a role in reducing Detroiters’ experiences of economic hardship. However, people… Continue reading Majority of Detroiters report stable, improved financial situation compared to year ago
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Most Detroiters vaccinated in second half of 2021 were previously unsure about COVID-19 vaccines
Contact: Lauren Slagter, 734-929-8027, [email protected] Morgan Sherburne, [email protected] DETROIT—Nearly a third of a random sample of Detroit adults who had not received any COVID-19 vaccinations in June 2021 obtained their first dose in the second half of last year, according to a new University of Michigan survey. Most of these adults who waited to vaccinate… Continue reading Most Detroiters vaccinated in second half of 2021 were previously unsure about COVID-19 vaccines
Detroit parents less likely to vaccinate themselves than nonparents, leads to low youth vaccination rates
Contact: Lauren Slagter, 734-929-8027, [email protected] Greta Guest, 734-936-7821, [email protected] ANN ARBOR—Just under half of Detroit parents and guardians of children under 18 reported at the end of 2021 that they had been vaccinated against COVID-19, compared to 75% of adults who do not live with children. These relatively low vaccination rates among parents in Detroit… Continue reading Detroit parents less likely to vaccinate themselves than nonparents, leads to low youth vaccination rates
U-M research contributed nearly $100M to state’s economy in ’21
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan research enterprise contributed $97 million to Michigan’s economy over the past fiscal year, supporting employment across large and small businesses statewide, according to a new report from the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS). The report details how university research spending impacts the economy and provides a geographic… Continue reading U-M research contributed nearly $100M to state’s economy in ’21
Detroit unemployment rate sits at 20%
Nearly 1 in 4 parents out of the labor force report they left in last year DETROIT—Detroit’s unemployment rate—the proportion of adults who are in the labor force but not currently employed—remains at 20%, virtually unchanged over the course of 2021, according to a new University of Michigan survey. This is less than half the… Continue reading Detroit unemployment rate sits at 20%
Black Michiganders: Key findings from U-M Poverty Solutions
ANN ARBOR—Black History Month, celebrated every February, highlights the experiences and honors the achievements of Black Americans throughout history. Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan highlights key data from its research that relates to Black Michiganders. 59% The percentage of Black Detroiters who were wearing masks early in the pandemic (March-April 2020). A representative… Continue reading Black Michiganders: Key findings from U-M Poverty Solutions
Census undercounted population in select Detroit neighborhoods by 8%
DETROIT—Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan joined Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and researchers from Wayne State University today to present findings from a new report that suggests the 2020 U.S. Census may have significantly undercounted Detroit’s population. Over half a trillion dollars in federal funding, including funding for programs such as Medicaid, the Supplemental… Continue reading Census undercounted population in select Detroit neighborhoods by 8%
Community in crisis: Black churches expand services
DETROIT—Jean Sherman got a call from a friend during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic telling her about a church nearby where she could get the vaccine. The Detroit resident also found out that the Historic King Solomon Baptist Church helped people with their rent and bills and also hosted job fairs. “So yeah, I… Continue reading Community in crisis: Black churches expand services
Nearly 38,000 households in Detroit estimated to be living in inadequate housing
DETROIT—The scale of Detroit’s home repair need is even greater than previously estimated, according to new findings from the University of Michigan, which underscores residents’ desire to make home repair a top priority for spending the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. Nearly 38,000 households in Detroit—which equates to more than 1 in 7 occupied… Continue reading Nearly 38,000 households in Detroit estimated to be living in inadequate housing
Latino Michiganders: Key findings from U-M Poverty Solutions
ANN ARBOR—As National Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the culture and contributions of Latinos in the U.S., comes to a close, Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan highlights key data from its research that relates to Latinos living in Michigan. 33 The percentage of Latinos in Detroit who would feel more safe with an… Continue reading Latino Michiganders: Key findings from U-M Poverty Solutions