Population
2023
20.5% of 1.7 million people
Population poverty in Wayne County, Michigan compared
How does Wayne County, Michigan compare to other Michigan and National averages?
Wayne County, Michigan
20.5%
Michigan
13.5% (-34% lower than Wayne County, Michigan)
National average
12.5% (-39% lower than Wayne County, Michigan)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 25.9%
The 2011 25.9% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 26.2%
The 2012 increase to 26.2% from 2011 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2013 - 24.9%
The 2013 decrease to 24.9% from 2012 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2014 - 24%
The 2014 decrease to 24% from 2013 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2015 - 24.8%
The 2015 increase to 24.8% from 2014 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2016 - 22.7%
The 2016 decrease to 22.7% from 2015 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 22.7%
The 2017 decrease to 22.7% from 2016 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2018 - 21.6%
The 2018 decrease to 21.6% from 2017 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2019 - 19.6%
The 2019 decrease to 19.6% from 2018 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.
2021 - 19.6%
The 2021 decrease to 19.6% from 2019 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2022 - 21.2%
The 2022 increase to 21.2% from 2021 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
2023 - 20.5%
The 2023 decrease to 20.5% from 2022 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Wayne County, Michigan Poverty dataset.