Wayne, MI

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2023 Population
17,413
0.882% 1-year decline
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
39.5
3.89% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
15.3%
13% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$54,467
3.34% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$142,200
11.4% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
7,795
2.89% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Wayne, MI had a population of 17.4k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $54,467. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Wayne, MI declined from 17,568 to 17,413, a −0.882% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,709 to $54,467, a 3.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wayne, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.25%), White (Hispanic) (1.87%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.53%).

None of the households in Wayne, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Wayne, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wayne, MI are Dorsey College-Wayne (152 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Wayne, MI was $142,200, and the homeownership rate was 57.8%.

Most people in Wayne, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Wayne, MI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Wayne, MI is home to a population of 17.4k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.69% of Wayne, MI residents were born outside of the country (990 people).

In 2023, there were 2.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.6k people) in Wayne, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.9%
2023 Citizenship
97.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of Wayne, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Wayne, MI was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wayne, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    10.6k ± 666
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.4k ± 650
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.09k ± 457
5.2%
Hispanic Population
906 people

In 2023, there were 2.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.6k people) in Wayne, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.2% of the people in Wayne, MI are hispanic (906 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wayne, MI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,402 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,527 ± 6,766 people
  3. Iraq
    57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.69%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
990 people
5.68%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
997 people

As of 2023, 5.69% of Wayne, MI residents (990 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wayne, MI was 5.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    428 ± 221
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    157 ± 71
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    77 ± 63

Wayne, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.73 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Wayne, MI employs 7.8k people. The largest industries in Wayne, MI are Manufacturing (1,727 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,401 people), and Retail Trade (987 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($71,979), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,104), and Manufacturing ($58,709).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

7.8k
2023 Value
± 677
−2.89%
1 Year decline
± 12.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wayne, MI declined at a rate of −2.89%, from 8.03k employees to 7.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wayne, MI, are Production Occupations (1,141 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (907 people), and Material Moving Occupations (608 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wayne, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

7.8k
2023 Value
± 677
−2.89%
1 Year decline
± 12.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wayne, MI declined at a rate of −2.89%, from 8.03k employees to 7.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wayne, MI, are Manufacturing (1,727 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,401 people), and Retail Trade (987 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wayne, MI, though some of these residents may live in Wayne, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,324
Median earning men ± $4,630
$35,525
Median earning women ± $2,479

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($146,250), Manufacturing ($62,442), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,324).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($175,208), Public Administration ($50,938), and Construction ($45,625).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Wayne, MI awarded 152 degrees. The student population of Wayne, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 48 male students and 168 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wayne, MI are Black or African American (109 and 71.7%), followed by White (30 and 19.7%), Hispanic or Latino (7 and 4.61%), and Two or More Races (5 and 3.29%).

The largest universities in Wayne, MI by number of degrees awarded are Dorsey College-Wayne (152 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wayne, MI are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (86 and 56.6%), HVAC Maintenance (27 and 17.8%), and Medical Assistant (17 and 11.2%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 216 students enrolled in Wayne, MI, 22.2% men and 77.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 154 records, of which 80.5% were women and 19.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 86 degrees awarded
  2. 27 degrees awarded
  3. 17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Wayne, MI was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 86 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Wayne, MI according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
152 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dorsey College-Wayne with 152 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 33 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wayne, MI, which is 0.277 times less than the 119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 109 degrees mean that there were 3.63 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 30 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($29,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Wayne, MI was $142,200 in 2023, which is 0.469 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $127,600 to $142,200, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Wayne, MI is 57.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Wayne, MI have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wayne, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wayne, MI is $54,467. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Wayne, MI was Census Tract 5668 with a value of $79,398, followed by Census Tract 5666 and Census Tract 5667, with respective values of $63,750 and $59,010.

Property

$142,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,578
$4,087
Median Property Taxes
±$436

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wayne, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wayne, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

57.8%
Homeownership
2023
62.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 57.8% of the housing units in Wayne, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5668
  2. Census Tract 5666
  3. Census Tract 5667

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wayne, MI was Census Tract 5668 with a value of $79,398, followed by Census Tract 5666 and Census Tract 5667, with respective values of $63,750 and $59,010.

The following map shows all of the places in Wayne, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$54,467
Median Household Income
± $4,971
7.07k
Number of Households
± 611

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.07k households in Wayne, MI grew to $54,467 from the previous year's value of $52,709.

The following chart displays the households in Wayne, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wayne, MI is from Michigan.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78.2%)
  2. Carpooled (10.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.74%)

In 2023, 78.2% of workers in Wayne, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (7.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

26.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wayne, MI have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in Wayne, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wayne, MI (2.64k out of 17.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wayne, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

91.5% of the population of Wayne, MI has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 8.4% on non-group plans, and 0.343% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see 1308 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.61% decrease from the previous year (1343 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 302 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,308 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, MI

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see an average of 1,308 patients per year. This represents a 2.61% decrease from the previous year (1,343 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wayne County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.45%
Uninsured
44.5%
Employer Coverage
25.8%
Medicaid
12.6%
Medicare
8.4%
Non-Group
0.343%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wayne, MI grew by 7.71% from 7.85% to 8.45%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wayne, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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