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Wayne County, Michigan

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

1,771,063 Population
611.84 Square Miles
2,894.65 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
38 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
23.31%
18 to 34
22.63%
35 to 64
36.64%
65 and Over
17.42%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.33%
Female
51.67%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
11.59%
Native
88.41%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
45.15%
2000 to 2009
19.85%
1990 to 1999
19.45%
Before 1990
15.56%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
11.6%
High School Grad or Higher
88.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.17%
School Dropout Rate
In School
93.72%
Dropped Out
6.28%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
81.48%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$34,723
Median Household Income
$59,294
Gini Index
0.5
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.62%
Unemployed
6.38%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
22.17%
Population Under 18
Poverty
33.94%
Non-poverty
66.06%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
15.29%
Non-poverty
84.71%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
25 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.55%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.45%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.48
Number of Households
707,662
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
59.29%
Married
40.7%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
44.34%
Now Married
43.22%
Widowed
3.2%
Divorced
9.24%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
40.97%
Now Married
38.4%
Widowed
9.27%
Divorced
11.35%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.99%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
810,469
Occupancy Status
Occupied
87.32%
Vacant
12.68%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
65.04%
Renter Occupied
34.96%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
11.48%
For Sale
4.49%
Other
84.03%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1956
Types of Structures
Single Unit
76.1%
Multi Unit
21.83%
Mobile Home
2.02%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.04%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
50.65%
Without Mortgage
49.35%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$194,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,171
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
10.27%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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