Wayne, MI County is a vibrant county located in the southeastern part of Michigan. It is home to a population of approximately 1,789,781 people with a population density of 2,844 people per square mile. The county offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking at its many parks and trails, golfing at the local golf courses, kayaking on the Rouge River and skiing at the Mt. Brighton Ski Resort. There are also several businesses located in Wayne County including Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village which offer unique educational experiences for students and families alike. Other organizations in Wayne County include Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Historical Society and Detroit Institute of Arts. For sports fans there are several local sporting events throughout the year including Detroit Tigers baseball games as well as Detroit Red Wings hockey games.
The population in Wayne County is 1,789,781. There are 2,925 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wayne County is 37.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wayne County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wayne County
- 40.1% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 26.2% are married with children
- 24.6% have children, but are single
Race in Wayne County
- 49.7% are White
- 38.9% are Black
- 3.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander