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Archdiocese 2009 Demographic Profile
6 Counties (Metro Area)
Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair, Wayne
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Total Population of 6 Counties 4,438,006  
Total Catholic Population of 6 Counties 1,434,622 32% 
of Cty
Pop.
     
Total Population of City of Detroit 837,711  
Total Catholic Population of City of Detroit 88,862 11% 
of City Pop.
     
Total Black Population in 6 Counties 1,023.738 23%
Total Black Population in City of Detroit 691,061 82%
     
Total Black Catholic Population in 6 Counties 71,662 7%
Total Black Catholic Population in City of Detroit 34,553 5%
     
Total Hispanic Population in 6 Counties 159,617 4%
Total Hispanic Population in City of Detroit 51,419 6%
     
Total Hispanic Catholic Population in 6 Counties 127,694 80%
Total Hispanic Catholic Population in City of Detroit 41,300 80%

Parishes
Total Parishes/Missions/Communities 278
  Parishes 
  (this figure does not include St. Ignatius,
   Cayman Islands)
276
  Missions  2
 
   City (Det., Hamtr., H.P.) 61
   Suburban 199
   Rural 18
  
  Parishes Ministering to:
  African Americans 35
   Hispanics 20

Schools
Total Catholic Schools in Archdiocese 106  
  Elementary Schools 83
  High Schools 23
Colleges/Universities/Seminaries  5

Updated by:  The Department of Parish Life & Services / Pastoral Resources
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau 2007 American Community Survey
Figures submitted by AOD Parishes for annual update of Kenedy & CSA Data
AOD Department of Education - School Office
AOD Department of Parish Life & Services - Pastoral Resources

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