About Detroit
Detroit, OR is a tiny community located in central Oregon counting 189 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Detroit is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.59 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 320 residents per square mile.
📰 Detroit News Today
- Oregon officials urge cancellation of Detroit Lake drawdown opb.org · Jun 24
- Detroit Free Press. . The 2028 five-star quarterback picked between LSU, Texas A&M and Oregon. Here's what his his college commitment looked like behind the scenes. 🎥 Brandon Folsom/DFP facebook.com · Aug 16
- Detroit Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Kinney Ridge Fire mapped at 15 acres near Detroit Lake Statesman Journal · Jun 2
- This Oregon lake town rebuilt after devastating wildfires. At what cost? oregonlive.com · Nov 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Detroit Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Detroit — but the Oregon one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 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 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Detroit
- Connor's BBQ
- Korner Post Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Jawbone Flats · Attraction
- Natural Rock Arch · Attraction
- Phantom Natural Bridge · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)189
Rank in state#220 of 240
Land area0.59 sq mi
Density320/sq mi
Coordinates44.7338, -122.1517