2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,773,767
Wayne County is one of the most populous counties in Michigan with a population of 1.8M. The median household income is $59,521, 8% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.1%, median home value is $170,200, and 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
1,773,767
2023 estimate
Rank #19 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,521
Household
Rank #1964 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$170,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #1641 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
26.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #961 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
15.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below Michigan avg·8% below national avg
Poverty Rate
52% below Michigan avg·34% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Michigan avg·3% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,956
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% below Michigan avg·19% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% above Michigan avg·17% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
19% below Michigan avg·12% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
35% below Michigan avg·33% below national avg
Housing Units
796,119
Households
693,446
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,512
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
8% above Michigan avg·12% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Michigan avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.6%
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