Wayne is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 19,051. Ford Motor Company has two plants here; assembling the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator in one, and the Ford Focus in the other. Wayne prides itself on it's overflow of neighborhood pride and incredible volunteerism. It's also about an outstanding commitment to the time-honored virtues of an honest day's work and family life - spiced with a whole lot of recreation and just plain fun.
Downtown Wayne is currently (2006) undergoing a revitalization & growth program, with the assistance of Andrews University - Urban Design Studio. Completed projects have included the new fire station on Wayne Road, the new police station on Michigan Ave, and the new Department of Public Works on Forest. Future plans in the program includes adding Wayne as a Transit Department train stop on Washington Street to make coming to Wayne easier.
This year the Downtown Development Authority launched several beautification projects including streetscape and parking lot improvements and has played an important role in developing the three, beautiful, City-operated hiking trails which border the city. The Department is also instrumental in the spring Flower Planting Day - which occurs each May.
The City of Wayne is bound on the north by Glenwood Road, the east by Hannan Road, the south by Van Born Road, and on the east by Merriman Road.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 km2 (6.0 mi2). 15.6 km2 (6.0 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 19,051 people, 7,373 households, and 4,844 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,221.9/km2 (3,165.2/mi2). There are 7,651 housing units at an average density of 490.7/km2 (1,271.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 84.36% White, 11.29% African American, 0.61% Native American, 1.44% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. 1.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,373 households out of which 33.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% are married couples living together, 15.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% are non-families. 28.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $46,397, and the median income for a family is $56,150. Males have a median income of $42,385 versus $28,069 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,326. 9.1% of the population and 7.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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WayneMI.com
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