Wayne County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,788,447, reflecting a 0.49% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wayne County is the largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 1,814,847 and has grown -1.45% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 36.4 years
There are 1,353,572 adults, (293,523 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 914,512 (51.6%)
Male: 857,747 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 49.2% White, 36.8% Black or African American, 3.68% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 871,884 | 49.2% |
| Black or African American | 652,168 | 36.8% |
| Two or more races | 124,221 | 7.01% |
| Asian | 65,148 | 3.68% |
| Other race | 52,558 | 2.97% |
| Native American | 5,741 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 539 | 0.03% |
Wayne County 's average per capita income is $46,611. Household income levels show a median of $60,539. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,075 | $133,000 |
| Families | $79,522 | $105,147 |
| Households | $60,539 | $85,604 |
| Non Families | $38,292 | $53,451 |
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