Toponymy
Detroit is named after the Detroit River, connecting Lake Huron with Lake Erie. The name comes from the French word détroit meaning 'strait' as … 展开

In the 2020 United States Census, the city had 639,111 residents, ranking it the 27th most populous city in the United States. Of the large 展开

In the central portions of Detroit, the population of young professionals, artists, and other transplants is growing and retail is expanding. This dynamic is luring additional new residents, … 展开

The city is governed pursuant to the home rule Charter of the City of Detroit. The government is run by a mayor, the nine-member Detroit City Council, the eleven-member 展开

Metropolitan area
Detroit is the center of a three-county urban area (with a population of 3,734,090 within an area of 1,337 … 展开

Several major corporations are based in the city, including three Fortune 500 companies. The most heavily represented sectors are manufacturing (particularly automotive), finance, … 展开

Detroit is one of four U.S. cities that have venues within the city representing the four major sports in North America. Detroit is the only city to have its … 展开