Demographics & People — Wayne, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,413 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,100 |
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| Median Age | 42.5 |
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| Total Households | 7,065 |
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| Family Households | 4,316 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,906 |
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| Black or African American | 4,533 |
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| Asian | 266 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 906 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,063 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,765 |
| German | 2,412 |
| Polish | 1,499 |
| Irish | 1,476 |
| English | 1,287 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,179 |
| American | 1,079 |
| African | 1,036 |
| European | 701 |
Language
| English Only | 15,169 |
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| Spanish | 503 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,558 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,000 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,657 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wayne, Michigan.
