Wayne County, Michigan
Total Population: 1,773,767
County Seat: Detroit
Median Home Value
$170,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$59,521
Across all households
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.7%
65 Years and Over
16.1%
Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
95.6%
No Health Insurance
5.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
26.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$59,521
Mean Household Income
$83,852
Per Capita Income
$33,956
Unemployment Rate (16+)
8.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
22.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$170,200
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
Total Housing Units
796,119
Owner-Occupied
64.5%
Renter-Occupied
35.5%
Vacancy Rate
12.9%
Married Couple Households
36.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
22.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
35.3%
Average Household Size
2.53
Broadband Internet Access
87.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
2.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26163.