Wayne County, Michigan Population 2022
Wayne County, Michigan's estimated population is 1,788,157 with a growth rate of -0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County, Michigan is the largest county in Michigan. The 2010 Population was 1,820,584 and has seen a growth of -1.78% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 3,206 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 2,227 | -979 | -30.54% |
| 1820 | 3,574 | 1,347 | 60.48% |
| 1830 | 6,781 | 3,207 | 89.73% |
| 1840 | 24,173 | 17,392 | 256.48% |
| 1850 | 42,756 | 18,583 | 76.88% |
| 1860 | 75,547 | 32,791 | 76.69% |
| 1870 | 119,038 | 43,491 | 57.57% |
| 1880 | 166,444 | 47,406 | 39.82% |
| 1890 | 257,114 | 90,670 | 54.47% |
| 1900 | 348,793 | 91,679 | 35.66% |
| 1910 | 531,591 | 182,798 | 52.41% |
| 1920 | 1,177,640 | 646,049 | 121.53% |
| 1930 | 1,888,950 | 711,310 | 60.40% |
| 1940 | 2,015,620 | 126,670 | 6.71% |
| 1950 | 2,435,240 | 419,620 | 20.82% |
| 1960 | 2,666,300 | 231,060 | 9.49% |
| 1970 | 2,666,750 | 450 | 0.02% |
| 1980 | 2,337,890 | -328,860 | -12.33% |
| 1990 | 2,111,690 | -226,200 | -9.68% |
| 2010 | 1,820,584 | -291,106 | -13.79% |
| 2011 | 1,817,882 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 1,815,180 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 1,812,478 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 1,809,776 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 1,807,074 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 1,804,372 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 1,801,670 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 1,798,968 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 1,796,266 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 1,793,561 | -2,705 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 1,790,859 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 1,788,157 | -2,702 | -0.15% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 917,413 | 52.33% |
| Black or African American | 671,837 | 38.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5,936 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 59,977 | 3.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 426 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 39,653 | 2.26% |
| Two or More Races | 57,817 | 3.30% |
Wayne County, Michigan Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 694,858 | 2.49 | 62.5 |
| Married | 252,703 | 3.32 | 82.6 |
| Male | 39,184 | 3.28 | 59.2 |
| Female | 124,147 | 3.48 | 47 |
| Non Family | 278,824 | 1.19 | 51.6 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48,285 | 4.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103,900 | 8.77% |
| High School Graduate | 346,244 | 29.22% |
| Some College | 285,535 | 24.10% |
| Associates Degree | 101,942 | 8.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 181,260 | 15.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 117,752 | 9.94% |
Wayne County, Michigan Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40,701 | 34,971 | 23,698 |
| White | 625,506 | 566,286 | 195,361 |
| 2+ Races | 27,334 | 23,263 | 7,372 |
| Hispanic | 55,457 | 37,972 | 9,205 |
| Black | 436,593 | 370,946 | 63,848 |
| Islander | 346 | 333 | 48 |
| Native American | 3,918 | 3,335 | 540 |
| Other Race | 21,536 | 12,938 | 2,654 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 96.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.22%.
$37,634
Average Earnings
$43,809
Average Male
$32,295
Average Female
Wayne County, Michigan Language by Age
Wayne County, Michigan Language
85.33% of Wayne County, Michigan residents speak only English, while 14.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.81% of the population.
Wayne County, Michigan Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 426 | 159 | 37.32% |
| Black | 662,563 | 206,566 | 31.18% |
| Native | 5,891 | 1,538 | 26.11% |
| Hispanic | 105,008 | 25,530 | 24.31% |
| Multiple | 57,276 | 11,976 | 20.91% |
| Asian | 59,141 | 10,728 | 18.14% |
| White | 853,702 | 115,011 | 13.47% |
| Other | 11,408 | NaN% |
21.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.26%
Male Poverty Rate
22.32%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wayne County, Michigan
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Michigan is Islander, with 37.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Michigan is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.55%.
Wayne County, Michigan Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Wayne County, Michigan Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,026 | 6.62% |
| Black | 25,783 | 5.15% |
| Native American | 309 | 6.89% |
| Asian | 436 | 0.94% |
| Islander | 25 | 7.23% |
| Other Race | 939 | 3.62% |
| 2+ Races | 1,621 | 4.70% |
| Hispanic | 2,229 | 3.29% |
Wayne County, Michigan Veterans by Education
10.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.04%
Born in Wayne County, Michigan
90.87%
Native Born
9.13%
Foreign Born
3.92%
Non Citizen
5.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.87% of Wayne County, Michigan residents were born in the United States, with 75.04% having been born in Michigan. 3.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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