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Wayne

Michigan · 17,713 residents · 6.02 sq mi
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Wayne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,704. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,713
−7%since 2000
from 19,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.8
+15%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K20K1990201020202024Wayne
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(1,004)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(981)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.2%(1,093)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.9%(1,042)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(1,097)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.5%(2,570)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(2,154)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.3%(2,356)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(2,655)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.7%(1,718)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.1%(732)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(311)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,704
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,800
+21%since 2000
from $21,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−31%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wayne on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(15,819)
Black11.3%(2,145)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(369)
Asian1.4%(275)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(10,969)
Black23.4%(4,147)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(872)
Asian2%(362)
Other6%(1,070)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(320)
Puerto Rican0.7%(112)
Nicaraguan0.4%(65)
Cuban0.4%(61)
Asian origin
Korean0.3%(47)
Asian Indian0.2%(28)
Ancestry
German15.9%(2,678)
Irish11.1%(1,868)
Polish8.6%(1,457)
English6.4%(1,082)
American5%(851)
French3.4%(573)
Scottish2.8%(467)
Italian2.7%(449)
Hungarian1.5%(260)
Dutch1.2%(198)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.9%(158)
Portuguese0.7%(117)
Norwegian0.7%(114)
British0.5%(77)
Nigerian0.4%(76)
Finnish0.4%(69)
Russian0.4%(67)
Welsh0.4%(66)
Canadian0.4%(65)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(62)
Belgian0.3%(58)
Lebanese0.3%(47)
Ukrainian0.2%(33)
West Indian0.1%(25)
Austrian0.1%(24)
Lithuanian0.1%(23)
Armenian0.1%(20)
Slovak0.1%(18)
Ghanaian0.1%(18)
Danish0.1%(14)
Iranian0.1%(14)
Romanian0.1%(9)
Swiss0%(7)
Arab0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.3%(2,656)
Married42.8%(2,967)
Widowed2.6%(177)
Divorced16.3%(1,126)
Women 15+
Never married33.8%(2,500)
Married41.2%(3,046)
Widowed7%(519)
Divorced18%(1,333)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne, Michigan?

Wayne, Michigan has about 17,713 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne, Michigan?

The typical household in Wayne, Michigan earns about $47,704 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 $98,900, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne, Michigan?

About 14.4% 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 19.4% 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 2,186 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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