Wayne County, MI

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    2024 Population
    1.77M
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.9
    0.265% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.8%
    3.37% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,539
    1.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $178,500
    4.88% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    757,073
    0.229% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Wayne County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96% of the residents in Wayne County, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Wayne County, MI are Wayne State University (6,566 degrees awarded in 2024), Henry Ford College (3,126 degrees), and University of Michigan-Dearborn (2,297 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Wayne County, MI was $178,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

    Most people in Wayne County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Wayne County, MI was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: Crosswinds Marsh County Park was once farm fields but is now one of the largest man-made marshes in the country with more than 5 miles of foot trails.
    Photo by Barbara Eckstein
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    Population & Diversity

    Wayne County, MI is home to a population of 1.77M people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.2% of Wayne County, MI residents were born outside of the country (181k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (849k people) in Wayne County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 648k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 64.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96% of Wayne County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wayne County, MI was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      849k ± 1.71k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      648k ± 3.26k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      64.7k ± 1.4k
    6.86%
    Hispanic Population
    122k people

    In 2024, there were 1.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (849k people) in Wayne County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 648k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 64.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.86% of the people in Wayne County, MI are hispanic (122k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wayne County, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    181k people
    9.64%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    171k people

    As of 2024, 10.2% of Wayne County, MI residents (181k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wayne County, MI was 9.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      22,529 ± 923
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      10,527 ± 863
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      9,054 ± 855

    Wayne County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.4% of the population of Wayne County, MI has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 30.6% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.732% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see 1,426 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,426 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1299 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 274 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,426 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, MI

    Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see an average of 1,426 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,426 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.61%
    Uninsured
    41.1%
    Employer Coverage
    30.6%
    Medicaid
    11.6%
    Medicare
    10.4%
    Non-Group
    0.732%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wayne County, MI declined by 1.54% from 5.69% to 5.61%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wayne County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.06 in Wayne County, MI.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Wayne County, MI.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.73% in Wayne County, MI.

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    Economy

    The economy of Wayne County, MI employs 757k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wayne County, MI were Manufacturing (134,550 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (115,225 people), and Retail Trade (78,553 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($89,006), Utilities ($88,135), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,091).

    Employment

    Occupations

    757k
    2024 Value
    ± 7,410
    −0.229%
    1 Year decline
    ± 1.38%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wayne County, MI declined at a rate of −0.229%, from 759k employees to 757k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wayne County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (84,744 people), Management Occupations (69,822 people), and Production Occupations (65,808 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wayne County, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    757k
    2024 Value
    ± 7,410
    −0.229%
    1 Year decline
    ± 1.38%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wayne County, MI declined at a rate of −0.229%, from 759k employees to 757k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wayne County, MI, are Manufacturing (134,550 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (115,225 people), and Retail Trade (78,553 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wayne County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Wayne County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,150
    Median earning men ± $657
    $39,120
    Median earning women ± $671

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($78,257), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,041), and Manufacturing ($68,882).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($60,197), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,162), and Information ($53,376).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 3,026
      Retail Trade
    2. 2,404
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 1,908
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $6.67M
      Manufacturing
    2. $6.4M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $5.84M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Wayne County, MI awarded 20,585 degrees. The student population of Wayne County, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 33,089 male students and 43,789 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Wayne County, MI are White (10,495 and 55.2%), Black or African American (4,087 and 21.5%), Asian (1,298 and 6.83%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,229 and 6.46%).

    The largest universities in Wayne County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Wayne State University (6,566 and 31.9%), Henry Ford College (3,126 and 15.2%), and University of Michigan-Dearborn (2,297 and 11.2%).

    The most popular majors in Wayne County, MI are General Studies (1,689 and 8.21%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,239 and 6.02%), and General Business Administration & Management (917 and 4.45%).

    The median tuition costs are $30,693 for private four year colleges, and $9,561 and $19,758 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Wayne County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 76,878 (43% men and 57% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 76,878 students enrolled in Wayne County, MI, 43% men and 57% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 37,063 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      500 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      454 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      348 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wayne County, MI was General Psychology with 500 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wayne County, MI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Wayne State University
      6,566 degrees awarded
    2. Henry Ford College
      3,126 degrees awarded
    3. University of Michigan-Dearborn
      2,297 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne State University with 6,566 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 8,797 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wayne County, MI, which is 0.746 times less than the 11,788 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,495 degrees mean that there were 2.57 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,087 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,693) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($864) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Wayne County, MI was $178,500 in 2024, which is 0.537 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $170,200 to $178,500, a 4.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Wayne County, MI is 64.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Wayne County, MI have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wayne County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 17.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.8%.

    Housing

    Property

    $178,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$1,776
    $453,652
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$4,823

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wayne County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    64.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 64.8% of the housing units in Wayne County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.5%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,539
    Median Household Income
    ± $602
    701k
    Number of Households
    ± 6,669

    In 2024, the median household income of the 701k households in Wayne County, MI grew to $60,539 from the previous year's value of $59,521.

    The following chart displays the households in Wayne County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Wayne County, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.1%)
    3. Carpooled (8.48%)

    In 2024, 71.9% of workers in Wayne County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.48%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    24.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Wayne County, MI have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Wayne County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Wayne County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wayne County, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 17.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.8%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wayne County, MI (365k out of 1.75M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wayne County, MI is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 29.2% of the children was living in poverty in Wayne County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 1.02k in Wayne County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 107% per 100,000 population.

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