Wayne County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,772,259 | — | #19 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,539 | -19.4% | #2,039 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,601 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,500 | -36.7% | #1,663 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,132 | -2.7% | #654 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% | +65.1% | #2,745 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 1,772,259, making it the #19 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $60,539, ranking #2,039 out of 3,222 counties — 19.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.8% and unemployment stands at 8.7%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $178,500 (-36.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,132/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.8%.
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94.4% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Wayne County, Michigan
Wayne County, Michigan has a total population of 1,772,259, making it the 19th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $60,539, which ranks #2,039 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $178,500, 36.7% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $1,132 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 47.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (36.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%).
All data for Wayne County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.