Detroit, Alabama
Town · Population 226 · #394 in Alabama
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About Detroit
Detroit is a tiny community in northwestern Alabama, home to 226 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Detroit is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.33 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 170 residents per square mile.
📰 Detroit News Today
- Detroit Lions release Terrion Arnold after Monday court appearance AL.com · Jun 29
- Detroit Lions Release Former Alabama Defensive Back Terrion Arnold Tide 100.9 · Jun 29
- Charles Rex Dale Murff Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Detroit, AL - WTVA Legacy obituary · Jul 26
- Alabama seeks to execute man by lethal injection after court ruled against nitrogen method ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Jun 12
- Detroit native had Michigan basketball dreams before joining Crimson Tide MLive.com · Mar 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Detroit Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Detroit — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)226
Rank in state#394 of 463
Land area1.33 sq mi
Density170/sq mi
Coordinates34.0274, -88.1678