Population 3,446 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wayne State
Household size in Wayne State
| Period | Wayne State | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.53 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.66 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.51 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.62 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Wayne State is a place of small households, averaging 1.51 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.13 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Of Detroit's 76 neighborhoods, only two have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wayne State
| Period | Wayne State | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.7 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 22.9 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 25.7 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Wayne State is young: half of its residents are under 25.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Only one other Detroit neighborhood is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wayne State
| Period | Wayne State | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Wayne State: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Few Detroit neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 76.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wayne State
Renters in Wayne State
| Period | Wayne State | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.8% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.8% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Wayne State: 79.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About half of owners (50.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Few Detroit neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only three of 76.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wayne State
| Period | Wayne State | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Wayne State: 22.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wayne State
| Period | Wayne State | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Wayne State is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wayne State
| Period | Wayne State | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $716 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $680 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $758 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,044 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wayne State pays $1,044 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 44.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wayne State
Bachelor's degrees in Wayne State
| Period | Wayne State | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.0% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.8% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +35.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Wayne State: 77.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. No other Detroit neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wayne State
| Period | Wayne State | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wayne State: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only one other Detroit neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wayne State
| Period | Wayne State | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Wayne State: 11.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Wayne State has lower unemployment than most. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wayne State compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State | 1.51 | 25.7 | 8.0% | 79.8% | 22.8% | 1945 | $1,044 | 77.8% | 96.3% | 11.1% |
| Midtown-Detroit | 1.65 | 32.5 | 14.2% | 86.4% | 20.8% | 1966 | $1,058 | 48.5% | 92.9% | 10.1% |
| New Center | 1.61 | 33.1 | 11.8% | 74.4% | 27.5% | 1951 | $970 | 45.0% | 93.5% | 3.7% |
| Boston Edison | 2.24 | 41.2 | 22.1% | 40.3% | 38.9% | 1938 | $981 | 26.6% | 89.8% | 18.7% |
| Core City | 2.40 | 43.1 | 15.9% | 58.5% | 17.2% | 1960 | $927 | 9.0% | 63.7% | 15.6% |
| Woodbridge | 2.06 | 35.4 | 8.7% | 71.8% | 10.0% | 1951 | $1,165 | 39.4% | 88.2% | 12.3% |
| Chene | 3.95 | 25.2 | 11.5% | 39.7% | 20.1% | 1938 | $959 | 12.5% | 68.5% | 13.1% |
| Downtown Detroit | 1.17 | 36.1 | 1.3% | 97.7% | 16.2% | 1953 | $1,759 | 54.1% | 92.9% | 1.9% |
| Lafayette Park | 1.39 | 46.9 | 9.9% | 68.1% | 10.1% | 1964 | $1,342 | 60.9% | 98.0% | 3.9% |
| Downtown Hamtramck | 4.30 | 21.1 | 11.3% | 49.4% | 11.5% | 1938 | $911 | 16.3% | 63.6% | 11.3% |
| Durfee | 2.40 | 42.5 | 8.2% | 46.3% | 37.7% | 1939 | $1,080 | 19.5% | 89.0% | 22.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Malba, Queens, NY · Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA · Seven Eagles, Charlotte, NC · Bowie, Lubbock, TX · Holden-Parramore, Orlando, FL · Oak Park, Des Moines, IA · Merriwood, Oakland, CA · Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA · Pleasant Acres, New Milford, NJ · Rountree, Springfield, MO
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wayne State. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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