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Wayne

The City of Wayne is located in the central part of Wayne County. It is the second largest manufacturing site for Ford Motor Co. in the nation.

Bustling with unique antique shops and other specialty stores, Wayne is the corridor for professionals seeking to start a business or conduct their day-to-day activities in a community that remains dedicated to its patronage of local establishments.

Encompassing six square miles, Wayne is located only a few minutes away from: major freeways such as I-75 and I-94; the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport; two public malls; national chain hotels; and many restaurants of a wide variety of cuisines.

Michigan Avenue is the main thoroughfare for the City where several commercial and industrial businesses are situated including the Michigan Truck Plant, Wayne Stamping and Assembly Plant and the Ford Paint Plant.

A population of just under 20,000, residential developments in the community include single-family homes and modern apartment dwellings. The City shares its public school system with the City of Westland.

Date Created or Inc. 1960   Labor Force [2000 avg.] 10,175
Area [Square Miles] 6.0 Unemployment Rate [2000 avg.] 2.2%
Population 2000 19,051 Per Capita Income [1989] $12,996
% Population Change [1990-2000] -4.3% % PCI Change 79-89 67.3%
% Aged 18 & Over [1990] 73.1%
Years of Schooling
% Aged 65 & Over [1990] 12.2% High School Only 36%
Median Age [2000] 34.7 years College 1-3 years 25%
# of Households[2000] 7,373 College 4+ years 10%
# of Households [1990] 7,138

:: wayne ::
3355 S.Wayne Road
Wayne, MI 48184
Ph: 734-722-2000
Fx: 734-722-5052

# of Persons Per Household [1990] 2.4
# of Housing Units [2000] 7,651
% Change Housing Units 90-00 4.4%
Average Housing Sales Price [1999] $101,048

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