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Population Review

Wayne County, MI — Population & Demographics

Wayne County, MI has a population of 1,773,767. The median household income is $59,521 and the median age is 37.8.

1,773,767

Population

$59,521

Median Income

$170,200

Median Home Value

37.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White50.0%
Black or African American37.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$59,521

Median Household Income

$33,956

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$170,200

Median Home Value

$1,087

Median Rent

64.5%

Homeownership

Education

87.9%

High School+

26.9%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Wayne County, MI has a population of 1,773,767 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Wayne County, MI is $59,521.

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