Up Down Up Down Up Down: Detroit, County Populations in Motion Since 1940 [Motion Graphic]

 March 25, 2015

Watch as populations rise and fall in Detroit, Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties from 1940 to now.

Press “play” and watch how the populations in Detroit and Wayne County decline while Oakland and Macomb counties gain population. This interactive Google Motion graphic allows you to watch the trends over the years and isolate a particular region by selecting it on the left side.

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  • Melissa Mason
    UM-Dearborn Political Science student. Thought interning at WDET would be interesting. Does data for “Detroit By The Numbers” and assists with “Detroit Today.”

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