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Wayne, MI


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Wayne, Michigan

Wayne, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 3 miles S of Westland, Michigan (center to center) and 17 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is located in the Detroit metropolitan area. Wayne has a population of 19,051.

The People and Families of Wayne

In Wayne, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wayne had a median family income of $56,150.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Wayne gave more campaign money ($5,200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wayne Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Wayne.

Commuting

In Wayne, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wayne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Wayne Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wayne, MI

Comparing Wayne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime21

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