Wyandotte, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Wyandotte, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Wyandotte | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,450 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3527.2 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.37% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,719 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Wyandotte declined by 3.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,450 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Wyandotte is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.4% of residents. That is 1.9 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,041 20.6% -0.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,298 21.7% +1.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,476 22.4% +1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,303 17.6% -0.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.4% of the people living in Wyandotte and men 48.6%.
- Women 51.4% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 48.6% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Wyandotte has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Wyandotte | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,275 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.05% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wyandotte is about 2% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Wyandotte | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $264,062 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $971 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Wyandotte is about 22.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $971 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wyandotte spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 180 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wyandotte | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.6 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.3 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 180 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,589 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,871 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wyandotte is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wyandotte has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wyandotte | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Wyandotte has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wyandotte | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.3% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Wyandotte, MI Compared With Nearby Cities
How Wyandotte, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte, MI | 24,450 | $71,275 #1/3 | $264,062 #1/3 | 21.6 min #2/3 |
| Lincoln Park, MI | 39,240 | $58,561 | $18,618 | 21.9 min |
| Southgate, MI | 29,366 | $67,038 | $167,646 | 21.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wyandotte, Michigan.
How many people live in Wyandotte, Michigan?
About 24,450 people live in Wyandotte, Michigan, in 10,719 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 37.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Wyandotte, Michigan urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Wyandotte, Michigan has 3,527 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 41 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Wyandotte, Michigan an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.7 times the median household income ($264,062 against $71,275), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $971 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Wyandotte, Michigan?
Unemployment in Wyandotte, Michigan is only 3.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Wyandotte, Michigan?
20.8% of adults in Wyandotte, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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