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Wayne County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Wayne County has 1,769,038 residents, down 1.1% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 28,402 households moved in and 32,865 moved out (-4,463 net), while a net $636.1M of income left. Median household income is $60,539, the median home $178,500 and median rent $1,132 a month.
In Michigan: 74th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 81st of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 56th of 83 counties for median household income · 41st of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wayne County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI | 7,246 | $454.7M |
| Macomb County, MI | 4,183 | $170.7M |
| Washtenaw County, MI | 2,722 | $154.7M |
| Monroe County, MI | 926 | $46.4M |
| Livingston County, MI | 428 | $26.9M |
| Ingham County, MI | 348 | $16.8M |
| Genesee County, MI | 345 | $15.6M |
| Cook County, IL | 344 | $40.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wayne County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI | 8,467 | $583.4M |
| Macomb County, MI | 5,442 | $237.5M |
| Washtenaw County, MI | 2,200 | $226.3M |
| Monroe County, MI | 1,111 | $68.4M |
| Livingston County, MI | 749 | $63.7M |
| Cook County, IL | 552 | $38.2M |
| Genesee County, MI | 375 | $17.9M |
| Ingham County, MI | 367 | $15.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.