Wayne County, county in Michigan, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,740,623 inhabitants. The county was created 228 years ago in 1796. Its county seat is Detroit.
There are 36 city/town in Wayne County, MI. The largest city of Wayne County is Detroit with a population of 665,369. Other cities include, Dearborn population 93,367, Livonia population 93,189, Canton population 86,825, Westland population 81,116
Wayne County is located in southeast Michigan and is home to some of the state's most populous and historic cities. The county seat and largest city is Detroit, which was founded in 1701 and rose to prominence in the early 20th century as the center of the American automobile industry. Today, Detroit is undergoing an urban revival with new investments and developments helping to reshape the city.
Other major cities in Wayne County include Livonia, Dearborn, Westland, Southgate, and Taylor. Livonia is a large suburb west of Detroit known for its parks, recreation opportunities, and shopping. Dearborn is famous as the hometown of Henry Ford and home to the automaker's world headquarters and large manufacturing facilities. Westland and Taylor are suburban cities near Detroit with diversified economies and affordable housing.
Wayne County's cities showcase Michigan's industrial past while looking toward the future. Detroit anchors the region as an emerging tech and creative hub, while surrounding cities provide family-friendly communities. Together, they make Wayne County one of the most populated and diverse metropolitan areas in the Midwest.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Allen Park | City in Michigan, USA | 26,751 |
Belleville | City in Michigan, USA | 3,865 |
Canton | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan | 86,825 |
Dearborn | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. | 93,367 |
Dearborn Heights | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. | 55,027 |
Denton | Township in Roscommon County, Michigan | 5,424 |
Detroit | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. | 665,369 |
Ecorse | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | 9,624 |
Flat Rock | City in Michigan, United States | 9,914 |
Garden City | City in Wayne County of the U. | 26,408 |
Gibraltar | City in Michigan, United States | 4,516 |
Grosse Ile | Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan | 10,100 |
Grosse Pointe | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States | 5,122 |
Grosse Pointe Farms | Town in Michigan | 9,052 |
Grosse Pointe Park | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | 10,972 |
Grosse Pointe Shores | City in Michigan | 2,718 |
Grosse Pointe Woods | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | 15,225 |
Hamtramck | City in Michigan | 21,438 |
Harper Woods | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | 13,651 |
Inkster | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | 24,115 |
Lincoln Park | City in Wayne County in the U. | 36,066 |
Livonia | The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. | 93,189 |
Melvindale | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | 10,184 |
Northville | City in Michigan | 29,359 |
Plymouth | City in Wayne County, in the U. | 8,905 |
Redford | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan | 49,936 |
River Rouge | City in Michigan | 7,369 |
Rockwood | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States | 3,146 |
Romulus | City in Wayne County, Michigan | 23,528 |
Southgate | City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan | 29,135 |
Taylor | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. | 60,576 |
Trenton | City in Michigan | 18,031 |
Wayne | Town in Wayne County, West Virginia | 16,699 |
Westland | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. | 81,116 |
Woodhaven | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | 12,430 |
Wyandotte | Town in Michigan, USA | 25,156 |