Wayne County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26163
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 163
Geography
- Land Area
- 611.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 60.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 672.39 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.284664
- Longitude
- -83.261953
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,702,087
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,291,520
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,601,741 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 100,340 | 5.9% |
| White | 841,115 | 49.4% |
| Black | 649,800 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 46,577 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,765 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 479 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7,949 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,230,669 | 95.3% |
| Hispanic | 60,857 | 4.7% |
| White | 672,926 | 52.1% |
| Black | 502,477 | 38.9% |
| Asian | 40,822 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13,273 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 372 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4,858 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,772,259
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,194
- Poverty Rate
- 20.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 364,882
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 871,884 | 49.2% |
| Black | 652,168 | 36.8% |
| Asian | 65,148 | 3.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,344,075
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,016,015 | 75.6% |
| Republican | 162,115 | 12.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 165,945 | 12.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 650,096 | 48.4% |
| Female | 693,894 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 574,087 | 42.7% |
| Hispanic | 62,639 | 4.7% |
| Black | 484,453 | 36.0% |
| Asian | 25,278 | 1.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 638,486
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 331,885 | 57.8% |
| Hispanic | 23,293 | 37.2% |
| Black | 185,139 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 11,966 | 47.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 280,066 | 43.1% |
| Female | 358,410 | 51.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 292,807 (24.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 332,784 (26.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 801,054
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $197,885
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,222
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.5%
- Public Transit
- 2.2%
- Work From Home
- 13.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.