Wayne County, MI — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
1,773,767
Male
858,831
48.4%
Female
914,936
51.6%
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
9.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.3%
High School or Higher38.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.2%
Married
32.1%
Wayne County, MI has a population of 1,773,767 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 50.0% of the population. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 9.7% of residents are foreign-born.