Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 1,788,447 with a growth rate of 0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 1,814,847 and has seen a growth of -1.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 49.96% White, 37.22% Black or African American, 3.49% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (49.96%)
Black or African American (37.22%)
Two or more races (6.22%)
Asian (3.49%)
Other race (2.76%)
Native American (0.33%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 886,114 | 49.96% |
| Black or African American | 660,271 | 37.22% |
| Two or more races | 110,243 | 6.22% |
| Asian | 61,993 | 3.49% |
| Other race | 49,006 | 2.76% |
| Native American | 5,841 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 299 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wayne County's average per capita income is $45,354. Household income levels show a median of $59,521. The poverty rate stands at 20.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,923 | $129,638 |
| Families | $77,887 | $102,575 |
| Households | $59,521 | $83,852 |
| Non Families | $37,824 | $52,906 |
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