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The University of Michigan DMACS: Detroit Metro Area Communities Study

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

Since 2016, DMACS has collected, analyzed, and disseminated timely public opinion data from a large, representative panel of Detroiters to help capture their opinions and ensure they are heard by those shaping the policies and future of Detroit.

In 2022, funding from the National Institutes of Health allowed us to expand our public opinion data collection efforts to additional Michigan communities under the name Michigan Metro Area Communities Study. To date we have conducted surveys in Flint, Ypsilanti and Grand Rapids.

Did You Know?

More than 3/4 of Detroit adults (78%) have lived in Detroit for more than 20 years.

(DMACS Wave 22, August 6 – October 1, 2025)

70% of Detroiters feel somewhat or very safe when they walk in their neighborhood.

(DMACS Wave 22, August 6 – October 1, 2025)

67% of Detroiters report that they are somewhat, mostly or very satisfied with their neighborhood as a place to live.

(DMACS Wave 22, August 6 – October 1, 2025)

Over two-thirds of Detroiters (68%) report that people in their neighborhood generally get along with each other.

(DMACS Wave 22, August 6 – October 1, 2025)

More than half of Detroiters (55%) feel Detroit is generally headed in the right direction.

(DMACS Wave 22, August 6 – October 1, 2025)

How can I partner with DMACS?

Would you like to put some questions before our panel of Detroit respondents? Do you want to work with our existing data sets for research purposes? Are you a policy-maker looking for information on Detroit issues?

The DMACS team welcomes collaborations with community leaders, advocates and public officials. Contact us if you want to explore a partnership by emailing [email protected].

How to Partner with DMACS

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