Michigan Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,772,259 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,897 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 63 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $60,539 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,906 |
| Median Home Value | $178,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 801,083 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 453,652 (56.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 246,939 (30.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 100,492 (12.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 700,591 |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
| Family Households | 415,727 (59.3%) |
The table below compares Wayne County to the other 83 counties and county equivalents in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 57 | 33rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 48 | 44th |
| Diversity Index | # 1 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
