Detroit is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as the county seat of Wayne County. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River, directly across from the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. As the largest U.S. city located on the Canada–United States border, it had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, with an estimated 2025 population of 649,095.
The Metro Detroit area is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Midwest and the 14th-largest in the nation, with a population exceeding 4.4 million people. Historically recognized for its automotive and industrial background, the city is also a significant cultural center known for its contributions to architecture, design, art, and music.