About Detroit
Detroit, TX is a tiny community located in northeastern Texas counting 706 people who proudly call it home.
Detroit holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.58 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 447 residents per square mile.
📰 Detroit News Today
- Amy Robertson Obituary - Paris, TX Dignity Memorial · Aug 17
- Photos: Surrounded by family, friends and teammates, Detroit Cass Tech quarterback Donald Tabron II commits to Texas A&M football on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Brandon Folsom, Detroit Free Press facebook.com · Aug 16
- Detroit Cass Tech football star Donald Tabron II commits to Texas A&M Detroit Free Press · Aug 15
- Donald Tabron, 5-star Detroit Cass Tech QB, commits to Texas A&M Yahoo Sports · Aug 15
- Five-star Detroit Cass Tech QB Donald Tabron II reveals college choice The Detroit News · Aug 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Detroit Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Detroit — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Detroit
- CJ's Cafe — chicken
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Detroit
- DETROIT EL
- DETROIT H S
- DETROIT J H
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)706
Rank in state#905 of 1,224
Land area1.58 sq mi
Density447/sq mi
Coordinates33.6602, -95.2664