Detroit is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It’s situated in the Midwestern United States, on the Detroit River, between the Great Lakes system. Detroit is among the major cultural centers in the United States and one of the most significant cities in the development of the American automobile industry. It is the region's leading economic, transportation, and cultural hub. Since the early 20th century, Detroit is renowned for shaping the automotive industry. It is famous for its astounding historical buildings and modern structures that stand side by side to complement each other. Some of the places that make it famous include the amazing Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum, Detroit Science Center, and the Detroit Historical Museum.

Census in the United States is done after every 10 years and 2010 was the last time that it was conducted. The next census was scheduled for 2020. According to the 2010 census, Detroit had a population of 713,777. Detroit is considered to be diverse with a majority of its population being African Americans. According to the 2010 census, 82.7% of the population is African American. When it comes to religious beliefs, Detroit is known to be diverse as most people identify themselves as Christian, with a significant population of Muslims, Jews, and Buddhists. According to the data collected during the 2010 census, 78% people in Detroit identified themselves as Christian, 8% as Muslim, 1% Jewish, and 0.5% Buddhist. On the other hand, 12% of respondents declared that they followed no religion. Detroit's Motown Museum houses a significant musical heritage. Berry Gordy Jr’s Motown Record Corporation, founded in Detroit in 1959, had a significant impact on the music scene. The Detroit Institute of Arts houses one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States.

Detroit is governed by a mayor, who is elected every four years. The city council, consisting of nine members, is elected in non-partisan elections. Seven members are elected from districts, while two are elected at-large. The mayor and the council are responsible for the general administration of the city, including budgeting, planning, and lawmaking. The city of Detroit is also part of Wayne County, which has additional administrative responsibilities and is governed by a separate elected commission and executive.

Detroit has always been an industrial city and today it is known for its contribution to the American automobile industry. The city has a GDP of over $253 billion, which is a significant part of Michigan's total GDP. The size of its economy is comparable to that of many small countries. Detroit is home to 'The Big Three' U.S. automobile manufacturers: General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler.

Detroit has been making significant strides with its infrastructure plan. The city has seen growth in areas such as energy, water and sewerage infrastructure, enhanced digital connectivity, and new developments in road and rail schemes. Private sector investment has been instrumental in Detroit's infrastructure development. However, there are concerns about the lack of capacity in digital infrastructure. The city is making efforts to address these issues and improve digital connectivity, which is seen as a priority area for action by the Mayor.