DMACS is the reliable source for timely and relevant public opinion data in a changing Detroit.

We believe Detroiters’ voices should guide public policies and community investments. Using state-of-the-art scientific methods we provide the most representative insights available on issues that matter to Detroit’s future.

Did You Know?

As of December 2021, just under half (49%) of Detroit parents report that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, compared to 75% of adults without children.

(DMACS Wave 14, November 3-December 15, 2021)

A majority of DMACS respondents (64%) were “early adopters” of the vaccine and received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by June 2021.

(DMACS Wave 14, November 3-December 15, 2021)

38% of Detroiters feel the quality of life in their neighborhood has been improving over the past year.

(DMACS Wave 14, November 3-December 15, 2021)

Over half of Detroit residents support requiring people to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before engaging in a variety of public activities, including attending large events, flying on an airplane, using public transit, attending school (college or K-12) in person, and working outside the home.

(DMACS Wave 13, June 2-July 9, 2021)

77% of Detroiters feel safe or very safe when walking in their neighborhood.

(DMACS Wave 14, November 3-December 15, 2021)

49% of Detroiters say they have a bit or far more than debt than is manageable.

(DMACS Wave 14, November 3-December 15, 2021)