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Wayne County, Michigan Population 2021
Wayne County, Michigan's estimated population is 1,739,120 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County, Michigan is the 2nd largest county inMichigan. The 2010 Population was 1,815,080 and has seen a growth of -4.18% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,739,120 | -5,110 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 1,744,230 | -5,110 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 1,749,340 | -5,110 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 1,754,450 | -2,770 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 1,757,220 | -3,390 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 1,760,610 | -4,260 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 1,764,870 | -6,810 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 1,771,680 | -8,540 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,780,220 | -15,710 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 1,795,930 | -7,260 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 1,803,190 | -11,890 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 1,815,080 | -296,610 | -14.05% |
| 1990 | 2,111,690 | -226,200 | -9.68% |
| 1980 | 2,337,890 | -328,860 | -12.33% |
| 1970 | 2,666,750 | 450 | 0.02% |
| 1960 | 2,666,300 | 231,060 | 9.49% |
| 1950 | 2,435,240 | 419,620 | 20.82% |
| 1940 | 2,015,620 | 126,670 | 6.71% |
| 1930 | 1,888,950 | 711,310 | 60.40% |
| 1920 | 1,177,640 | 646,049 | 121.53% |
| 1910 | 531,591 | 182,798 | 52.41% |
| 1900 | 348,793 | 91,679 | 35.66% |
| 1890 | 257,114 | 90,670 | 54.47% |
| 1880 | 166,444 | 47,406 | 39.82% |
| 1870 | 119,038 | 43,491 | 57.57% |
| 1860 | 75,547 | 32,791 | 76.69% |
| 1850 | 42,756 | 18,583 | 76.88% |
| 1840 | 24,173 | 17,392 | 256.48% |
| 1830 | 6,781 | 3,207 | 89.73% |
| 1820 | 3,574 | 1,347 | 60.48% |
| 1810 | 2,227 | -979 | -30.54% |
| 1800 | 3,206 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.29% (-5,110)
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State
Founded
August 15, 1796
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
1,815,080
Growth Since 2010
-4.18% (-75,960)
Wayne County, Michigan Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 933,616 | 53.13% |
| Black or African American | 680,932 | 38.75% |
| Asian | 58,915 | 3.35% |
| Two or More Races | 43,442 | 2.47% |
| Some Other Race | 34,182 | 1.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5,767 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 445 | 0.03% |
Wayne County, Michigan Population by Race
Wayne County, Michigan Population Pyramid $2021
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Wayne County, Michigan Population by Age
Wayne County, Michigan Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 682,282 | 2.54 | 62 |
| Non Family | 268,952 | 1.19 | 51 |
| Married | 247,417 | 3.37 | 82.6 |
| Female | 126,651 | 3.54 | 46.4 |
| Male | 39,262 | 3.4 | 58.4 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
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Wayne County, Michigan Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50,144 | 4.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109,628 | 9.27% |
| High School Graduate | 355,540 | 30.08% |
| Some College | 285,031 | 24.11% |
| Associates Degree | 98,736 | 8.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 169,603 | 14.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 113,303 | 9.59% |
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Wayne County, Michigan Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wayne County, Michigan Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 627,888 | 564,971 | 186,043 |
| Black | 439,619 | 370,186 | 61,550 |
| Hispanic | 54,328 | 35,270 | 6,988 |
| Asian | 39,296 | 34,112 | 23,305 |
| 2+ Races | 19,252 | 15,803 | 4,648 |
| Other Race | 18,330 | 10,898 | 1,856 |
| Native American | 3,925 | 3,256 | 497 |
| Islander | 357 | 331 | 67 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 92.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.31%.
Wayne County, Michigan Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,588
Average Earnings
$42,758
Average Male
$31,285
Average Female
Wayne County, Michigan Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wayne County, Michigan Language by Age
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Wayne County, Michigan Language
85.38% of Wayne County, Michigan residents speak only English, while 14.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.62% of the population.
Wayne County, Michigan Language
Wayne County, Michigan Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 671,047 | 217,026 | 32.34% |
| White | 861,184 | 119,635 | 13.89% |
| Hispanic | 103,400 | 28,487 | 27.55% |
| Multiple | 42,844 | 11,712 | 27.34% |
| Asian | 58,142 | 10,664 | 18.34% |
| Other | 33,895 | 10,341 | 30.51% |
| Native | 5,730 | 1,580 | 27.57% |
| Islander | 439 | 126 | 28.70% |
22.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.18%
Male Poverty Rate
23.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wayne County, Michigan
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Michigan is Black, with 32.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Michigan is White, with 13.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.16%.
Wayne County, Michigan Poverty
Wayne County, Michigan Poverty Rate by Education
Wayne County, Michigan Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Wayne County, Michigan Married by Age and Sex
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Wayne County, Michigan Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Wayne County, Michigan Marital Status by Race
Wayne County, Michigan Marital Status
Wayne County, Michigan Veterans by War
Wayne County, Michigan Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,150 | 6.69% |
| Black | 27,454 | 5.41% |
| Hispanic | 1,991 | 3.00% |
| 2+ Races | 1,467 | 6.03% |
| Other Race | 441 | 1.97% |
| Native American | 410 | 9.10% |
| Asian | 365 | 0.81% |
| Islander | 43 | 11.59% |
Wayne County, Michigan Veterans by Race
Wayne County, Michigan Veterans by Education
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10.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wayne County, Michigan Veterans by Education
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59.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
Wayne County, Michigan Employment by Age
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Wayne County, Michigan Employment by Race
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Wayne County, Michigan Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.24%
Born in Wayne County, Michigan
90.93%
Native Born
9.07%
Foreign Born
4.01%
Non Citizen
5.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.93% of Wayne County, Michigan residents were born in the United States, with 75.24% having been born in Michigan. 4.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Wayne County, Michigan Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990