Wayne County, MI

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2021 Population

1.79M

2.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.8

0.264% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

20.5%

3.89% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,830

7.03% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$136,200

11% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

758,657

1.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wayne County, MI had a population of 1.79M people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $52,830. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wayne County, MI grew from 1.75M to 1.79M, a 2.09% increase and its median household income grew from $49,359 to $52,830, a 7.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.11%), and White (Hispanic) (2.66%).

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.

96.1% of the residents in Wayne County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wayne County, MI are Wayne State University (7,239 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Michigan-Dearborn (2,451 degrees), and University of Detroit Mercy (1,635 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wayne County, MI was $136,200, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

Most people in Wayne County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Wayne County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Wayne County, MI borders Macomb County, MI, Monroe County, MI, Oakland County, MI, and Washtenaw County, MI.

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 1.79M people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.38% of Wayne County, MI residents were born outside of the country (168k people).

In 2021, there were 1.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (878k people) in Wayne County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 672k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 61k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Wayne County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wayne County, MI was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wayne County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
878k ± 1.03k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
672k ± 2.95k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
61k ± 1.03k

6.21%

Hispanic Population

111k people

6.21% of the people in Wayne County, MI are hispanic (111k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wayne County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

9.38%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

168k people

9.13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

160k people

As of 2021, 9.38% of Wayne County, MI residents (168k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wayne County, MI was 9.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wayne County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
26,343 ± 1,047
Gulf War (2001-)
10,636 ± 821
Gulf War (1990s)
10,187 ± 879

Wayne County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wayne County, MI employs 759k people. The largest industries in Wayne County, MI are Manufacturing (135,460 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (118,761 people), and Retail Trade (78,328 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,904), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,250), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,120).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

759k

2021 Value

± 6,982

1.45%

1 Year growth

± 1.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wayne County, MI grew at a rate of 1.45%, from 748k employees to 759k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wayne County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (88,669 people), Production Occupations (69,650 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (66,866 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wayne County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

759k

2021 Value

± 6,982

1.45%

1 Year growth

± 1.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wayne County, MI grew at a rate of 1.45%, from 748k employees to 759k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wayne County, MI, are Manufacturing (135,460 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (118,761 people), and Retail Trade (78,328 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,790

Median earning men ± $516

$32,773

Median earning women ± $408

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,654), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,019), and Manufacturing ($61,778).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,632), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,782), and Manufacturing ($43,884).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

14,239
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
7,203
Retail Trade
6,543
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$23.5M
Manufacturing
$14M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$9.57M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wayne County, MI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 68.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.753%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (68.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (30.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.753%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wayne County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wayne County, MI awarded 18,553 degrees. The student population of Wayne County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 32,623 male students and 45,969 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wayne County, MI are White (10,502 and 60.3%), followed by Black or African American (3,216 and 18.5%), Asian (1,191 and 6.84%), and Hispanic or Latino (927 and 5.32%).

The largest universities in Wayne County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Wayne State University (7,239 and 39%), University of Michigan-Dearborn (2,451 and 13.2%), and University of Detroit Mercy (1,635 and 8.81%).

The most popular majors in Wayne County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (1,161 and 6.26%), Registered Nursing (1,160 and 6.25%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (719 and 3.88%).

The median tuition costs in Wayne County, MI are $27,527 for private four year colleges, and $9,074 and $17,230 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wayne County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 78,592 (41.5% men and 58.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 78,592 students enrolled in Wayne County, MI, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 38,412 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
702 degrees awarded
General Psychology
497 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
445 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wayne County, MI was Registered Nursing with 702 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wayne State University
7,239 degrees awarded
University of Michigan-Dearborn
2,451 degrees awarded
University of Detroit Mercy
1,635 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne State University with 7,239 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,594 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wayne County, MI, which is 0.693 times less than the 10,959 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,502 degrees mean that there were 3.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,216 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($29,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,484) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wayne County, MI was $136,200 in 2021, which is 0.556 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $122,700 to $136,200, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Wayne County, MI is 63.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wayne County, MI have an average commute time of 25.2 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.

Median household income in Wayne County, MI is $52,830. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wayne County, MI was Census Tract 5612 with a value of $193,125, followed by Census Tract 5503 and Census Tract 5506, with respective values of $186,111 and $179,479.

In 2022, 19.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.61%.

Housing

Property

$136,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,555

$434,436

Median Property Taxes

±$4,574

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wayne County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.4%

Homeownership

2021

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.4% of the housing units in Wayne County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wayne County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5612
Census Tract 5503
Census Tract 5506

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wayne County, MI was Census Tract 5612 with a value of $193,125, followed by Census Tract 5503 and Census Tract 5506, with respective values of $186,111 and $179,479.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wayne County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,830

Median Household Income

± $549

686k

Number of Households

± 6,221

In 2021, the median household income of the 686k households in Wayne County, MI grew to $52,830 from the previous year's value of $49,359.

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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wayne County, MI is from Michigan.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (9.05%)
Worked At Home (8.58%)

In 2021, 76.2% of workers in Wayne County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.05%) and those who worked at home (8.58%).

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.

Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wayne County, MI have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Wayne County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wayne County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.61%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

20.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wayne County, MI (363k out of 1.77M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 29.4% of the children was living in poverty in Wayne County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94% of the population of Wayne County, MI has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 29.5% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.796% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see 1343 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.75% decrease from the previous year (1381 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1384 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,343 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, MI

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see an average of 1,343 patients per year. This represents a 2.75% decrease from the previous year (1,381 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wayne County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.98%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

29.5%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.796%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wayne County, MI grew by 0.238% from 5.97% to 5.98%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 77.3 in Wayne County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wayne County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 40.1% in Wayne County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wayne County, MI.

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