Regional Detroit Advantages – Powering the Economy of Southeast Michigan
Home to more than 300,000 businesses and a population of 5.3 million people, the Detroit region is a place where things get done. Made up of a 10-county area of Southeast Michigan, the Detroit region includes the city of Detroit and the following counties: Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne. At the heart of the NAFTA corridor and the nexus of the largest U.S. – Canada gateway, the Detroit region is a prime location to make a global impact. Having put the world on wheels, the Detroit region has the talent, resources and cutting-edge facilities to drive innovation and offer unrivaled opportunities to compete in the 21st century economy.
| Population (2012) | 5.3 million |
| Jobs (2012) | 2,829.6K |
| Average Earnings (2012) | $52.3K |
| College Completions (2010) | 72.4K |
| GRP (2011) | $215.0 billion |
| Region Exports –International and Domestic (2011) | $231.9 billion |
| Region Imports (2011) | $216.8 billion |
