How Does Detroit, MI Spend Tax Money?
Detroit, MI spends $31,087 per resident, with total expenditures of $19.8B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($2,429/person), Parks & Recreation ($950/person), Health ($396/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (69/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $19.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $31,087 |
| Total Revenue | $28.4B |
| Total Debt | $493.9M |
| Population | 636,787 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 69/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$2,429/person
Parks & Recreation$950/person
Health$396/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.