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Wayne

Michigan · 17,593 residents · 6.02 sq mi
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Wayne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,504. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $118,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,593
−8%since 2000
from 19,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,922 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+11%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K20K1990201020202024Wayne
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,504
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,397 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,073
−1%since 2000
from $21,326 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+39%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(15,819)
Black11.3%(2,145)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(369)
Asian1.4%(275)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.9%(6,273)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(13,080)
Black16.8%(2,964)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(602)
Asian2%(360)
Other4%(701)
Diversity Score52.9%(9,306)
Diversity Score
53
+61%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne, Michigan?

Wayne, Michigan has about 17,593 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne, Michigan?

The typical household in Wayne, Michigan earns about $41,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne, Michigan expensive?

In Wayne, Michigan, the median home is worth about $118,200, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne, Michigan?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne, Michigan?

About 13.6% of people in Wayne, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,306 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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