Why Detroit is empty?

As of the 2010 census, the city has just over 700,000 residents, a total loss of 61% of its 1950 population. The vast majority of this population loss was due to the deindustrialization of Detroit that moved factories from the inner city to the suburbs.

Is Detroit really making a comeback?

Detroit’s uneven comeback. Detroit is coming back, but the bulk of that transformation has been limited to 7 square miles — the downtown core — according to recent research from scholars at Michigan State University and Wayne State University.

Can you drink the water in Flint?

“We just want to live normally, and actually be able to drink the water that comes out of our tap safely, with no concerns,” said Melissa Mays, a vocal Flint water activist.

How poor is Flint Michigan?

In 2014, Flint (40.1 percent) had the highest poverty rate among Michigan cities over 65,000 people, followed by Detroit (39.3 percent) and Kalamazoo (36 percent). In 2014, the poverty rate for people living in Flint was over double that of the state as a whole.

What is the racial makeup of Flint Michigan?

Table

Population
White alone, percent	 39.1%
Black or African American alone, percent(a)	 54.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a)	 0.3%
Asian alone, percent(a)	 0.5%

What city is the poorest city in the United States?

	Percentage of people below the poverty line
Los Angeles city, California	16.7%
Chicago city, Illinois	16.4%
Columbus city, Ohio	16.3%
New York city, New York	16%

Is Flint MI a good place to live?

U.S. News and World Report just put out a report on the best places to live in the United States. Flint appeared at No. 115. The rankings considered the most populous metropolitan areas and then used a number of factors, including affordability, quality of life, job market and desire to live in the area.