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Wayne County

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Summary

Typical home values sit at $179K, about 33% below the Michigan average of $266K. Unemployment stands at 6.9%, above the Michigan rate of 5.2%, and trending down. Median household income ($59K) falls 18% below the state median of $72K. Bachelor's degree attainment (28%) trails the state average of 32%.

Employment

Jobs, unemployment, and labor force participation in the county.

Unemployment Rate
6.9%▼ −0.4%vs. prior mo.
2021202320252026

MI: 5.2% · US: 4.2%

BLSAug 2026
Employed Persons
754.7K▼ −7,996vs. prior mo.
2021202320252026
BLSAug 2026
Unemployed Persons
56.1K▼ −3,578vs. prior mo.
2021202320252026
BLSAug 2026
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Housing

Home values, rents, vacancy, and housing affordability.

Median Home Value
$178.6K▲ +$308.8vs. prior mo.
200020052010201520202025

MI: $266.3K · US: $368.7K

ZillowAug 2026
Zillow Observed Rent Index
$1,431.3▲ +$2.7vs. prior mo.
2015201920232026

US: $1,948

ZillowAug 2026
For-Sale Inventory
6,678▲ +245vs. prior mo.
2020202220242026

MI: 38.6K · US: 1.4M

ZillowAug 2026
New Listings
2,225▲ +35vs. prior mo.
20182020202220242026

MI: 14.1K · US: 356.9K

ZillowAug 2026
Days to Pending
39 days▲ +1 daysvs. prior mo.
2020202220242026

MI: 33 days · US: 53 days

ZillowAug 2026
Owner-Occupied Rate
64.8%▲ +0.3%vs. 2023
2013201720212024

MI: 73.2% · US: 65.2%

Census2024
Vacancy Rate
12.5%

MI: 11.8% · US: 10.1%

Census2024
Cost-Burdened Renters
28%

MI: 24.4% · US: 24.1%

Census2024
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Health

Health outcomes, chronic disease rates, and access to care.

Adult Obesity Rate
37.3%

MI: 38% · US: 32.9%

CDC2024
Current Smokers
17.2%

MI: 16.5% · US: 11.6%

CDC2024
Diabetes Prevalence
12.5%

MI: 10.1% · US: 10.3%

CDC2024
Depression Prevalence
24.9%

MI: 28.4% · US: 20.7%

CDC2024
Uninsured Adults
8.3%

MI: 7.5% · US: 11.5%

CDC2024
Adults in Fair/Poor Health
23.3%

MI: 19% · US: 18.3%

CDC2024
Physical Inactivity Rate
28.8%

MI: 24.5% · US: 23.7%

CDC2024
Primary Care Practices
60
CensusOct 2026
Mental Health Practices
51.9
CensusOct 2026

Demographics

Population, income, age, education level, and racial makeup.

Total Population
1.8M▼ −7,773vs. 2022
2010201420182022
Census2023
Median Household Income
$59.5K▲ +$2,066vs. 2023
2010201420182022

MI: $72.3K · US: $81.6K

Census2024
Poverty Rate
22.1%▲ +1.5%vs. 2023
2010201420182022

MI: 13.4% · US: 12.1%

Census2024
Median Age
37.9

MI: 40.2 · US: 38.9

Census2024
Average Household Size
2.5

MI: 2.4 · US: 2.5

Census2024
Foreign-Born Population
4%

MI: 3.1% · US: 6.8%

Census2024
White
49.2%

MI: 73.7% · US: 61%

Census2024
Black or African American
36.8%

MI: 13.3% · US: 12.2%

Census2024
Hispanic or Latino
6.9%

MI: 5.9% · US: 19.3%

Census2024
Asian
3.7%

MI: 3.4% · US: 6%

Census2024
Other
10.3%
Census2024
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Economy & Business

Local businesses, total employment, payroll, and economic inequality.

Total Establishments
33.7K▲ +356vs. 2022
2012201620202023
Census2023
Annual Payroll
$46.6B▲ +$3.3Bvs. 2022
2012201620202023
Census2023
SNAP Recipient Households
161.4K▲ +6,939vs. 2023
2013201720212024
Census2024
Total Employment
665.6K
Census2023
Labor Force Participation Rate
59.2%

MI: 61.3% · US: 63.5%

Census2024
Gini Coefficient
0.493

MI: 0.5 · US: 0.5

Census2024

Public Safety

Violent and property crime rates reported per 100,000 residents.

Violent Crime Rate
29.2▼ −0.7vs. 2023
20152017201920212023

MI: 36.9 · US: 30.3

FBI2024
Property Crime Rate
97.1▼ −13.2vs. 2023
20152017201920212023

MI: 119.1 · US: 147.2

FBI2024

Education & Nonprofits

Graduation rates, educational attainment, and the county's registered nonprofit sector.

HS Diploma or Higher (25+)
88%▲ +0.1%vs. 2023
2013201720212024
Census2024
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.6%▲ +0.7%vs. 2023
2013201720212024

MI: 32.4% · US: 35.7%

Census2024
Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
8,986
ProPublica2026
Nonprofit Sector

8,986 registered 501(c)(3) organizations

Source: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer / IRS Business Master File · Updated annually each spring

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All metrics sourced from federal and state public datasets — CDC, Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, and more.

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