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Population Review

Wayne city, MI — Population & Demographics

Wayne city, MI has a population of 17,413. The median household income is $54,467 and the median age is 39.5.

17,413

Population

$54,467

Median Income

$142,200

Median Home Value

39.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White62.6%
Black or African American26.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$54,467

Median Household Income

$28,960

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$142,200

Median Home Value

$924

Median Rent

57.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.0%

High School+

15.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

78.2%

Public Transit

7.7%

Work From Home

26.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.0%

Foreign Born

91.6%

Non-English at Home

6.9%

Veterans

16.2%

With Disability

91.5%

Health Insurance

95.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.9%
Manufacturing22.2%
Retail Trade8.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.8%
Information4.2%
Construction4.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Public Administration1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Wayne city, MI has a population of 17,413 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Wayne city, MI is $54,467, with 14.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Wayne city, MI is $142,200, with median rent at $924.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.