The Detroit Lions have not won a championship since 1957. That same year, Detroit's population grew for the last time-until last year. The Lions still haven't won the Super Bowl, but they're gaining momentum. And, for the first time since 1957, Detroit's population is growing. The increase was modest; the U.S. Census Bureau reported a 1,852-person bump in the Motor City's ranks.
Founded by French fur traders and missionaries, Detroit has long been subject to demographic change. The once-small city was a bargaining chip for great powers through the latter half of the 18th century, traded from French to British to American hands, often with incursions from regional Native American tribes. Located along the waterway connecting Lake Huron to Lake Erie, Detroit was well-positioned for the growth of the young nation's industry.
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