Wayne County, Michigan

Total Population: 1,773,767

County Seat: Detroit

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)48.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)37.0%
Hispanic or Latino6.7%
Two or More Races4.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.5%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.