Wayne County, Michigan
Wayne County is home to 1.77 million people. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Michigan rate (13.2%). The median household income is $60,539.
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| Measure | Value | Michigan | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,772,259 | 10,077,761 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $60,539 | $72,875 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 20.8% | 13.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 30.9% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.6% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $178,500 | $231,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,132 | $1,129 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.3% | 50.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 10.3% | 7.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.9 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.