Wayne County, Michigan Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wayne County, Michigan
Wayne County, Michigan Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
1,772,259
Median Age
37.9
Male Median
36.4
Female Median
39.4
Wayne County, Michigan Population Growth

Wayne County, Michigan Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.2%%.
-5.2%% Growth
Wayne County, Michigan Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wayne County, Michigan Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.9 | 1,772,259 |
| 2023 | 37.8 | 1,773,767 |
| 2022 | 37.7 | 1,781,641 |
| 2021 | 37.8 | 1,789,781 |
| 2020 | 37.9 | 1,753,059 |
| 2019 | 37.9 | 1,757,299 |
| 2018 | 37.9 | 1,761,382 |
| 2017 | 37.9 | 1,763,822 |
| 2016 | 37.8 | 1,767,593 |
| 2015 | 37.8 | 1,778,969 |
| 2014 | 37.7 | 1,790,078 |
| 2013 | 37.6 | 1,804,507 |
| 2012 | 37.2 | 1,822,469 |
| 2011 | 36.9 | 1,844,186 |
| 2010 | 36.5 | 1,870,362 |
Wayne County, Michigan Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.2% |
| 5–17 | 17.4% |
| 18–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 14.4% |
| 35–54 | 24.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65+ | 16.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Wayne County, Michigan
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 67.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wayne County, Michigan
The median age in Wayne County, Michigan is 37.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wayne County, Michigan is 1,772,259.
In Wayne County, Michigan, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wayne County, Michigan has remained stable.