Wayne, MI Demographics
A map of Wayne's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,969 | 61.9% |
Black | 4,147 | 23.4% |
Multiracial | 1,164 | 6.6% |
Hispanic | 872 | 4.9% |
Asian | 362 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 199 | 1.1% |
Wayne, Michigan had a population of 17,713 in 2020. It was 61.9% White, 23.4% Black, 2.0% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wayne, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wayne is the 65th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Wayne's White Population
10,969 residents of Wayne identify as White, or 61.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Wayne slightly less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wayne is ranked #695 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wayne is more White than neighboring Romulus (41% White), and Inkster (17.5% White). Wayne is less White than neighboring Westland (63.5% White), Garden City (82.5% White), and Dearborn Heights (78.9% White).
Wayne's Black Population
4,147 residents of Wayne identify as Black, or 23.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wayne slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wayne is ranked #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wayne is more Black than neighboring Westland (21.7% Black), Garden City (5.9% Black), and Dearborn Heights (9.6% Black). Wayne is less Black than neighboring Romulus (46.4% Black), and Inkster (72.8% Black).
Wayne's Asian Population
362 residents of Wayne identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wayne roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wayne is ranked #84 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wayne is more Asian than neighboring Romulus (1.3% Asian), Garden City (1.1% Asian), Inkster (0.8% Asian), and Dearborn Heights (1.7% Asian). Wayne is less Asian than neighboring Westland (4.3% Asian).
Wayne's Hispanic Population
872 residents of Wayne identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wayne roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wayne is ranked #195 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wayne is more Hispanic than neighboring Westland (4.5% Hispanic), Romulus (4.4% Hispanic), Garden City (4.4% Hispanic), and Inkster (3.1% Hispanic). Wayne is less Hispanic than neighboring Dearborn Heights (5% Hispanic).
Wayne's Native American/Other Population
199 residents of Wayne identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wayne roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wayne is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wayne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westland (0.8% Native American/Other), Romulus (1% Native American/Other), Garden City (0.7% Native American/Other), Inkster (0.9% Native American/Other), and Dearborn Heights (0.7% Native American/Other).
Wayne's Multiracial Population
1,164 residents of Wayne identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wayne roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wayne is ranked #67 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wayne is more Multiracial than neighboring Westland (5.2% Multiracial), Romulus (5.9% Multiracial), Garden City (5.4% Multiracial), Inkster (5% Multiracial), and Dearborn Heights (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.