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
116,618
Population
0.1%
Population Growth
38.9
Median Age
Housing & Income
$71,769
Median Household Income
$204,600
Median Home Value
$849
Median Monthly Rent
46,804
Housing Units
5.6%
Housing Vacancy
2.8%
Rental Vacancy
Industries
Top Five Industries By Employment
14,547 jobs
Manufacturing
Top Five Industries By Salary
$148,419
Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing
5,701 jobs
Retail Trade
5,540 jobs
Healthcare & Social Assistance
3,453 jobs
Accommodation/Food Services Businesses
2,024 jobs
Educational Services
$158,289
Construction Sand & Gravel Mining
$139,305
Management
$125,884
Electric Power Distribution
$123,030
Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Workforce
56,052
Labor Force
55,744
Jobs
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
5,577
Veterans
20.6 minutes
Average Commute Time
22,698
Commute into Wayne County
33%
Completed Higher Education
8%
Associates Degree
15%
Bachelor's Degree
10%
Graduate Degree
Data prepared by Team NEO