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Wayne, MI
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Wayne profile


Living in Wayne



Wayne is a medium-sized city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 17,354 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Wayne is the 73rd largest community in Michigan.

The percentage of adults in Wayne with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 16.07% of adults in Wayne have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Wayne in 2018 was $28,061, which is lower middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $112,244 for a family of four. However, Wayne contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Wayne is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Wayne home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wayne residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Wayne include German, Polish, Irish, English, and African.

The most common language spoken in Wayne is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.