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County Profile

With a large number of employers, excellent educational facilities, affordable housing in idyllic neighborhoods and strong community ties; it’s easy to see why so many are proud to call Wayne County home, and so will you!

Population

116,806

Population

.002%

Population Growth

38.9

Median Age

population

Housing & Income

$69,876

Median Household Income

$164,300

Median Home Value

$770

Median Monthly Rent

housing

46,483

Housing Units

5.4%

Housing Vacancy

2.0%

Rental Vacancy

Industries

industry

Top Five Industries By Employment

14,863 jobs

Manufacturing

Top Five Industries By Salary

$147,904

Soap Manufacturing

6,897 jobs

Government

5,578 jobs

Local Government

5,681 jobs

Retail Trade

5,274 jobs

Health Care and Social Assistance

$146, 952

Investment Advice

$141,966

Management

$138,827

Pesticide Manufacturing

$135,950

Securities/Financial

Workforce

61,340

Labor Force

54,871

Jobs

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

5,834

Veterans

commute

20.2 minutes

Average Commute Time

22,039

Commute into Wayne County

32%

Completed Higher Education

7%

Associates Degree

15%

Bachelor's Degree

10%

Graduate Degree

Data prepared by Team NEO