Wayne County, Michigan's estimated 2024 population is 1,743,396 with a growth rate of -0.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County, Michigan is the largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 1,814,847 and has seen a growth of -3.94% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,704,531 | -7,773 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 1,712,304 | -7,773 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 1,720,077 | -7,773 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 1,727,850 | -7,773 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 1,735,623 | -7,773 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 1,743,396 | -7,773 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 1,751,169 | -7,773 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 1,758,942 | -15,865 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 1,774,807 | -14,779 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 1,789,586 | 39,493 | 2.26% |
| 2019 | 1,750,093 | -5,775 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 1,755,868 | -2,006 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 1,757,874 | -2,961 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,760,835 | -4,031 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 1,764,866 | -6,760 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 1,771,626 | -8,505 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,780,131 | -15,666 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 1,795,797 | -7,206 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,803,003 | -11,844 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 1,814,847 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,111,687 | -226,204 | -9.68% |
| 1980 | 2,337,891 | -328,860 | -12.33% |
| 1970 | 2,666,751 | 454 | 0.02% |
| 1960 | 2,666,297 | 231,062 | 9.49% |
| 1950 | 2,435,235 | 419,612 | 20.82% |
| 1940 | 2,015,623 | 126,677 | 6.71% |
| 1930 | 1,888,946 | 711,301 | 60.4% |
| 1920 | 1,177,645 | 646,054 | 121.53% |
| 1910 | 531,591 | 182,798 | 52.41% |
| 1900 | 348,793 | 91,679 | 35.66% |
| 1890 | 257,114 | 90,670 | 54.47% |
| 1880 | 166,444 | 47,406 | 39.82% |
| 1870 | 119,038 | 43,491 | 57.57% |
| 1860 | 75,547 | 32,791 | 76.69% |
| 1850 | 42,756 | 18,583 | 76.88% |
| 1840 | 24,173 | 17,392 | 256.48% |
| 1830 | 6,781 | 3,207 | 89.73% |
| 1820 | 3,574 | 1,347 | 60.48% |
| 1810 | 2,227 | -979 | -30.54% |
| 1800 | 3,206 | -1,701,325 | -99.81% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 905,956 | 50.85% |
| Black or African American | 670,722 | 37.65% |
| Two or more races | 91,998 | 5.16% |
| Asian | 61,624 | 3.46% |
| Other race | 45,494 | 2.55% |
| Native American | 5,497 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 350 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 688,461 | 2.56 | 64 | 36 |
| Non Family | 276,842 | 1.19 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 250,511 | 3.42 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 121,984 | 3.62 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 39,124 | 3.41 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100,244 | 8.32% |
| Associates Degree | 102,753 | 8.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 192,328 | 15.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 127,074 | 10.54% |
| High School Graduate | 356,264 | 29.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47,044 | 3.9% |
| Some College | 279,683 | 23.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 629,495 | 571,441 | 204,422 |
| Black | 439,011 | 378,005 | 68,311 |
| Hispanic | 59,369 | 41,915 | 11,649 |
| 2+ Races | 44,589 | 37,705 | 12,458 |
| Asian | 42,810 | 36,687 | 25,590 |
| Other Race | 24,258 | 14,840 | 2,921 |
| Native American | 3,769 | 2,959 | 540 |
| Islander | 265 | 249 | 80 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 93.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,861 | $77,382 | $52,126 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,513 | $98,918 | $67,710 |
| High School Graduate | $33,312 | $39,141 | $27,709 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,606 | $30,680 | $22,220 |
| Overall | $43,392 | $50,185 | $37,449 |
| Some College | $40,277 | $47,439 | $34,739 |
$43,392
Average Earnings
$50,185
Average Male
$37,449
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.68% of Wayne County, Michigan residents speak only English, while 15.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 662,134 | 193,940 | 29.29% |
| White | 858,390 | 112,733 | 13.13% |
| Hispanic | 111,990 | 25,752 | 22.99% |
| Multiple | 91,269 | 17,908 | 19.62% |
| Other | 45,130 | 12,823 | 28.41% |
| Asian | 61,004 | 9,126 | 14.96% |
| Native | 5,466 | 1,087 | 19.89% |
| Islander | 350 | 70 | 20% |
20.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.94%
Male Poverty Rate
21.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Michigan is Black, with 29.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Michigan is White, with 13.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.39% |
| High School | 20.41% |
| Some College | 14.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.87% |
| Female Employed | 9.45% |
| Male Employed | 7.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,650 | $98,698 |
| Households | $57,223 | $81,036 |
| Married Families | $100,863 | $124,968 |
| Non Families | $36,423 | $51,394 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72,681
Number of Veterans
66,719
Male Veterans
5,962
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25,773 |
| First Gulf War | 12,711 |
| Second Gulf War | 10,471 |
| Korea | 4,480 |
| World War II | 1,513 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19,978 |
| 75+ | 19,009 |
| 55 to 64 | 14,727 |
| 35 to 54 | 14,356 |
| 18 to 34 | 4,611 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,402 | 6.15% |
| Black | 24,324 | 4.86% |
| Hispanic | 2,175 | 2.97% |
| 2+ Races | 2,171 | 3.89% |
| Other Race | 1,043 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 560 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 181 | 4.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.54%
Born in Wayne County, Michigan
90.56%
Native Born
9.44%
Foreign Born
3.82%
Non Citizen
5.63%
Naturalized
90.56% of Wayne County, Michigan residents were born in the United States, with 75.54% having been born in Michigan. 3.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.