Education & planning · Detroit, MI (Wayne County)
Community & Church Financial Literacy Seminars in Detroit, Michigan
49.2% of Detroit homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $81,400, well below the U.S. median of $303,400. Educational workshops on how money works, debt basics, and protection concepts for churches, nonprofits, and employers — complimentary to host. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps Detroit, MI households compare community financial literacy workshops by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for community financial literacy workshops in Detroit
Detroit has about 636,800 residents, 28.6% of households with children and 15.1% of residents 65 or older, so workshop topics range from protecting a young family to planning for Medicare.
Detroit by the numbers
- 49.2% of Detroit homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $81,400, well below the U.S. median of $303,400.
- The median household income in Detroit is $39,575, well below the U.S. average of $78,538, the lowest median household income of the 10 Midwest U.S. communities on this site.
- 28.6% of Detroit households include children under 18, below the U.S. figure of 29.8%.
- 15.1% of Detroit residents are 65 or older, about 96,200 people, below the U.S. average of 17.7%; that is the 3rd-highest share of residents 65 and older of the 10 Midwest U.S. communities on this site.
Detroit and nearby communities
| Place | Households with children | 65 or older | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 28.6% | 15.1% | $39,575 |
| Chicago | 23.8% | 14.1% | $75,134 |
| Indianapolis | 28.9% | 13.5% | $62,911 |
| Milwaukee | 29.1% | 12.2% | $51,888 |
| U.S. | 29.8% | 17.7% | $78,538 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
How we help with community financial literacy workshops
- 60–90 minute workshops for congregations and community groups
- Topics such as compounding basics, protection concepts, and debt cash flow
- Workbooks or digital guides for registered attendees when available
- Education-first environment during the presentation
Read our full guide to community financial literacy workshops
Rules that apply in Michigan
- Our education sessions are free and come with no obligation to buy.
- We do not give tax, legal, investment or credit-counseling advice; we refer you to the right professional when needed.
Questions from Detroit
Is there a cost for our church or organization to host?
No. Community financial literacy seminars are complimentary as part of Manna Financial Services' educational outreach.
Do I need to visit an office in Detroit?
No. Olive works with Detroit and Wayne County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Talk with Olive about community financial literacy workshops.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.