Wayne
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Wayne is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 17,713 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 656 ft (200 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Westland, 2.9 miles N.
- 17,713residents (2020 Census)
- 656 ftelevation · 200 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.6 km²
- 2,942 / sq mipopulation density
- 48184main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Wayne
Wayne is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A western suburb of Detroit, Wayne is located about 18 miles (29 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 17,713.
Wayne has a long history of automotive and transportation related manufacturing. Ford Motor Company currently has two plants in Wayne: Wayne Stamping & Assembly and the Michigan Assembly Plant, formerly known as the Michigan Truck Plant.
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Living in Wayne
- Median household income
- $59,038
- Median home value
- $157,800
- Median rent
- $974/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Wayne had 17,713 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,713 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,942 per sq mi (1,136 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wayne at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,713 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.02 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2769° N, 83.3881° W |
| ZIP codes | 48184, 48186 |
| Official website | ci.wayne.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2684940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wayne
- Westland2.9 mi N
- Inkster3.7 mi E
- Romulus4.0 mi S
- Garden City4.1 mi NE
- Dearborn Heights6.5 mi NE
- Taylor7.1 mi SE
- Belleville7.2 mi SW
- Plymouth7.7 mi NW
- Livonia8.4 mi N
- Allen Park9.2 mi E
- Dearborn9.4 mi E
- Melvindale10.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wayne
What county is Wayne in?
Wayne is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Wayne, MI?
17,713 people lived in Wayne at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wayne, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48184. Other ZIP codes: 48186.
What is the elevation of Wayne?
656 feet (200 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wayne?
Westland (2.9 mi), Inkster (3.7 mi), Romulus (4.0 mi), Garden City (4.1 mi), Dearborn Heights (6.5 mi).
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