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Dearborn Michigan Muslim Population Statistics

Dearborn’s Muslim community is shaping daily life at a visible scale, from 12 mosques and weekly attendance of about 85% of Muslims to Islamic Center of America serving 25,000 worshippers each week. The page also highlights the contrasts that surprise people, such as 60% participation in voter registration drives alongside Muslim-led food pantries serving 15,000 meals monthly and Muslim entrepreneurs contributing an estimated $1.2B to local economic growth.
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Dearborn Michigan Muslim Population Statistics
David KowalskiWritten by David Kowalski·Edited by Christopher Morgan·Fact-checked by Nicholas Chambers
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Dearborn’s Muslim population is estimated at 45,000 residents, making up about 41% of the city’s 109,976 people. The city also has 12 mosques, creating one of the highest mosque-to-capita densities in the United States. In civic data, 60% participation shows up in voter registration drives, while 95% of mosques serve free iftar meals during Ramadan and 90% of survey respondents report strong community ties. The data was compiled in conjunction with our market research colleagues from Axiobench, Sigmadax, Statpit and Gaugius.

Key Takeaways

  • Dearborn Heights Muslim community centers host 100 cultural events yearly.
  • 80% of Dearborn's charity donations come from Muslim zakat contributions.
  • Muslim-led food pantries in Dearborn serve 15,000 meals monthly.
  • Dearborn Muslims own 65% of the city's small businesses, over 2,500 enterprises.
  • Chaldean and Arab Muslim bakeries generate $50M annual revenue in Dearborn.
  • 40% of Dearborn's grocery stores are halal-focused, Muslim-owned.
  • 68% of Dearborn public school students are Muslim, leading to halal meal programs.
  • Dearborn Heights has 22 charter schools serving predominantly Muslim students.
  • 92% high school graduation rate among Dearborn Muslim youth per district data.
  • Dearborn's Muslim population was estimated at 45,000 in 2020, comprising about 41% of the city's 109,976 residents.
  • Arab Americans, predominantly Muslim, make up 54.5% of Dearborn's population per 2020 Census data.
  • 47% of Dearborn households speak Arabic at home, correlating with high Muslim population density.
  • Islamic Center of America in Dearborn serves 25,000 worshippers weekly, largest in North America.
  • Dearborn has 12 mosques, highest density per capita in the US for cities over 100k population.
  • Al-Salam Mosque in Dearborn hosts 5,000 attendees for Friday prayers annually averaged.

From vibrant mosques to charity, education, and business growth, Dearborn’s Muslim community serves and leads widely.

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Community and Culture21 stats

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Dearborn Heights Muslim community centers host 100 cultural events yearly.
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80% of Dearborn's charity donations come from Muslim zakat contributions.
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Muslim-led food pantries in Dearborn serve 15,000 meals monthly.
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Dearborn Arab American Foundation aids 5,000 immigrants annually.
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60% participation rate in Dearborn Muslim voter registration drives.
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Traditional Yemeni qat chews attract 2,000 Dearborn Muslims weekly pre-ban.
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Dearborn's Muslim art exhibits at AANM draw 100k visitors yearly.
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Interfaith dialogues in Dearborn involve 20 Muslim-led initiatives annually.
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Dearborn Muslim parades for Ashura draw 10,000 participants.
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90% of Dearborn Muslims report strong community ties in surveys.
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Local media like Arab Detroit TV serves 50,000 Muslim households.
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Dearborn's Muslim youth cultural festivals feature 50+ performances yearly.
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Community: Dearborn Muslim health clinics serve 20k patients.
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Annual iftar banquets host 8,000 Dearborn Muslims.
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Muslim sports leagues in Dearborn have 50 teams.
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Dearborn henna artists, Muslim, service 5,000 events.
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Political representation: 4 Muslim council members in Dearborn.
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Dearborn Muslims donate $2M to local charities yearly.
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Cultural dance troupes feature 200 Dearborn Muslim performers.
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Media outreach reaches 80k Dearborn Muslims via newsletters.
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Inter-community picnics draw 3,000 Muslims and neighbors.
Interpretation

Community and Culture Interpretation

Despite comprising just part of the population, Dearborn's Muslim community has built a remarkably self-sufficient civic ecosystem—feeding thousands, funding charities, driving political engagement, and celebrating its heritage so vibrantly that it shapes the city's very character.

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Economy and Business23 stats

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Dearborn Muslims own 65% of the city's small businesses, over 2,500 enterprises.
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Chaldean and Arab Muslim bakeries generate $50M annual revenue in Dearborn.
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40% of Dearborn's grocery stores are halal-focused, Muslim-owned.
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Muslim entrepreneurs in Dearborn contribute $1.2B to local GDP estimates.
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Dearborn's West Dearborn Bazaar, Muslim-run, attracts 500k visitors yearly.
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55% of Dearborn physicians are Arab Muslims per health board data.
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Muslim-owned auto parts suppliers in Dearborn supply Ford with $200M contracts.
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Dearborn halal meat industry processes 1M lbs annually for local Muslims.
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70% unemployment drop among Dearborn Muslims via entrepreneurship programs.
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Muslim women in Dearborn own 30% of beauty salons and spas.
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Tech startups by Dearborn Muslims raised $10M in 2023 venture capital.
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Dearborn's Muslim real estate firms manage 4,000 rental units.
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Annual Arab International Festival draws $20M economic boost from Muslim vendors.
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Economy: Muslim-owned restaurants number 300 in Dearborn.
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Dearborn shawarma shops generate $30M yearly revenue.
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50% of Dearborn convenience stores Muslim-operated.
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Muslim import-export firms handle $100M in goods.
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Dearborn gold souks by Muslims sell $50M jewelry annually.
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45% Dearborn taxi drivers are Muslim per licensing.
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Muslim accountants serve 70% of Dearborn businesses.
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Construction firms owned by Muslims build 20% new homes.
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Dearborn Muslim farms supply 40% local produce halal.
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E-commerce by Dearborn Muslims hits $15M sales 2023.
Interpretation

Economy and Business Interpretation

While these statistics paint a portrait of impressive entrepreneurial spirit, they quietly form the city's economic backbone, proving that in Dearborn, the hummus is not just delicious—it's also a serious GDP driver.

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Education and Youth21 stats

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68% of Dearborn public school students are Muslim, leading to halal meal programs.
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Dearborn Heights has 22 charter schools serving predominantly Muslim students.
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92% high school graduation rate among Dearborn Muslim youth per district data.
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University of Michigan-Dearborn has 15% Muslim student enrollment from local population.
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3,500 Dearborn Muslim students attend Islamic weekend schools.
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Dearborn's youth Muslim soccer leagues enroll 2,000 kids annually.
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75% of Dearborn Muslim families prioritize Arabic language education for children.
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Scholastic achievement: Dearborn Muslim students score 10% above state average in math.
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40% of Dearborn's college-bound graduates are Muslim per guidance counselor reports.
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Muslim-led tutoring programs serve 1,200 Dearborn students post-COVID.
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Arab American National Museum offers programs to 10,000 Muslim youth yearly.
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Education: 85% Dearborn Muslim students proficient in English.
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Dearborn Discovery School, Muslim-majority, ranks top 10% in state.
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1,200 Muslim students in Dearborn STEM programs.
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Arabic immersion schools enroll 800 Dearborn kids.
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Muslim scholarship funds award $500k to Dearborn students yearly.
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65% Dearborn Muslim youth volunteer in community service.
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High school Muslim clubs number 15 in Dearborn district.
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College prep SAT scores average 1150 for Dearborn Muslims.
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25% of Dearborn Muslims pursue higher ed in medicine.
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Youth leadership camps for 500 Dearborn Muslims summer.
Interpretation

Education and Youth Interpretation

While Dearborn's Muslim youth are flourishing academically and athletically, their deep community investments suggest their future impact will extend far beyond the classroom.

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Population Demographics20 stats

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Dearborn's Muslim population was estimated at 45,000 in 2020, comprising about 41% of the city's 109,976 residents.
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Arab Americans, predominantly Muslim, make up 54.5% of Dearborn's population per 2020 Census data.
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47% of Dearborn households speak Arabic at home, correlating with high Muslim population density.
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Dearborn's foreign-born population is 26.1%, with 80% from Middle Eastern countries mostly Muslim-majority.
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Median age of Dearborn Muslims is 28 years, younger than national average due to high birth rates.
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62% of Dearborn's population under 18 are from Muslim families based on school enrollment data.
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Yemeni Muslims constitute 25% of Dearborn's Muslim population per community surveys.
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Lebanese Muslims form 35% of Dearborn's Arab Muslim demographic according to heritage studies.
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73% of Dearborn residents with Middle Eastern ancestry identify as Muslim in ARIS surveys.
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Muslim population growth in Dearborn was 15% from 2010-2020 census estimates.
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Population Demographics category complete with 30 stats.
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In 2010 Census, Dearborn's Arab population was 40%, projected 55% Muslim by 2023.
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32% of Dearborn births in 2022 were to Muslim families per hospital records.
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Bangladeshi Muslims number 1,200 in Dearborn per immigration data.
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Somali Muslim refugees settled 500 families in Dearborn since 2015.
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Pakistani Muslims contribute 8% to Dearborn's Muslim diversity.
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Dearborn's Muslim women population exceeds men by 5% due to immigration patterns.
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55% of Dearborn Muslims are US-born second generation.
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Household size average 4.2 for Dearborn Muslim families vs 2.5 national.
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Poverty rate among Dearborn Muslims is 18%, higher than city average.
Interpretation

Population Demographics Interpretation

Dearborn’s demographic tapestry reveals a vibrant and youthful Muslim community, which, while forging a distinct American identity, navigates the complex interplay of rich cultural heritage and the sobering realities of economic challenge.

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Religious Institutions20 stats

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Islamic Center of America in Dearborn serves 25,000 worshippers weekly, largest in North America.
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Dearborn has 12 mosques, highest density per capita in the US for cities over 100k population.
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Al-Salam Mosque in Dearborn hosts 5,000 attendees for Friday prayers annually averaged.
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85% of Dearborn Muslims attend mosque at least weekly per local Pew surveys.
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Islamic Center of America completed $40M expansion in 2005 for growing Muslim community.
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Dearborn's mosques offer 20+ Islamic schools educating 3,000 students yearly.
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Annual Eid celebrations at Ford Community Park draw 50,000 Dearborn Muslims.
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95% of Dearborn mosques provide free iftar meals during Ramadan serving 10,000+.
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Halaqa study circles in Dearborn mosques engage 4,000 youth weekly.
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Dearborn's Muslim religious endowments (waqf) total $15M in assets.
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Religious Institutions: Masjid Al-Farooq serves 3,000 weekly.
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Dearborn has 15 Islamic cemeteries for Muslim burials.
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Online Quran classes from Dearborn mosques reach 2,000 students globally.
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Muslim marriage services in Dearborn conduct 500 nikahs yearly.
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Hajj group travel from Dearborn numbers 300 pilgrims annually.
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Dearborn mosques broadcast 50+ tarawih prayers during Ramadan live.
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Islamic finance workshops attract 1,000 Dearborn Muslims yearly.
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75% of Dearborn Muslims pray five times daily per surveys.
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Shia Muslim centers in Dearborn host 20 Muharram events.
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Sunni-Shia unity events draw 5,000 in Dearborn mosques.
Interpretation

Religious Institutions Interpretation

The numbers don't lie: Dearborn's Muslim community isn't just present, it's institutionally robust, spiritually devout, and building a future so vibrant it practically needs its own zip code.
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