Wayne County, Michigan

Wayne County: County in Michigan, United States

About

Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,820,584 and a population density of 1,046 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,740,623 inhabitants. Its county seat is Detroit. The county was created 228 years ago in 1795.

Wayne County locator map
Location of Wayne County on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Wayne County

Population : 1,740,623 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
Different from : Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County
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Area : 1741 km2
Water as percent of area : 9%
Land as percent of area : 91%
Named for : Anthony Wayne
Altitude : 623 feet / 190 meters
Capital : Detroit
Establishment : January 01, 1796
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 00:23:05 (19th March 2024)
Density : 1,000 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.59% (2010-2020)
Seal of Wayne County  Michigan seal image
Seal of Wayne County Michigan
Seal of Wayne County  Michigan seal image

Geography

Wayne County is located at 42°17'5"N 83°15'40"W (42.2847800, -83.2611300). It has 2 neighbors: Macomb and Washtenaw County.

Wayne County map

The largest city of Wayne County is Detroit with a population of 665,369. Other cities include, Dearborn population 93,367, Livonia population 93,189, Westland population 81,116 and Taylor population 60,576. See all Wayne County cities & populated places.

Wayne County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County.

City Name Population Title
Detroit 665,369 The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
Dearborn 93,367 The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Livonia 93,189 The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Canton 86,825 Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
Westland 81,116 A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Taylor 60,576 The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Dearborn Heights 55,027 A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Redford 49,936 Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
Lincoln Park 36,066 City in Wayne County in the U.
Northville 29,359 City in Michigan
Southgate 29,135 City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan
Allen Park 26,751 City in Michigan, USA
Garden City 26,408 City in Wayne County of the U.
Wyandotte 25,156 Town in Michigan, USA
Inkster 24,115 City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Romulus 23,528 City in Wayne County, Michigan

Wayne County has 2 neighbours.

  • Macomb A city in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in the northern part of the county. Macomb is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Macomb Public Library and the Macomb Historic Village.
  • Washtenaw County county in Michigan, United States

  • Detroit

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wayne County decreased by 4.59% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,820,584 - census
2011 1,803,189 -0.96% estimation process
2012 1,795,929 -0.4% estimation process
2013 1,780,225 -0.88% estimation process
2014 1,771,679 -0.48% estimation process
2015 1,764,872 -0.39% estimation process
2016 1,760,612 -0.24% estimation process
2017 1,757,217 -0.19% estimation process
2018 1,754,453 -0.16% estimation process
2019 1,749,343 -0.29% estimation process
2020 1,740,623 -0.5% estimation process

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People born in Wayne County (11)

People born in Wayne County, including murderer Steven Michael Woods, Jr., Maxine Trottier, Civil War nurse Anna Etheridge, .

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Other places with the same name (16)

Michigan Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Oakland County 1,253,459 County in Michigan, United States
Macomb County 870,791 County in Michigan, United States
Detroit 665,369 The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
Kent County 658,708 County in Michigan, United States
Genesee County 404,794 County in Michigan, United States
Washtenaw County 366,473 County in Michigan, United States
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Ingham County 290,609 County in Michigan, United States
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Grand Rapids 200,031 The second most populous city in Michigan.
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