City · Michigan
Woodhaven, Michigan
Woodhaven, city, in Wayne County, Michigan. Woodhaven had 12,503 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,941 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,690 (±24). GEOID 2688380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,503
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,941 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,690 ±24
Median household income
$78,648
±$12,938 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$231,800
±$11,066 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,096
±$163 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Woodhaven and what county is it in?
Woodhaven is a city in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers 6.4 square miles of land, 2,026 residents per square mile in 2020.
Woodhaven is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Woodhaven, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,503 people lived in Woodhaven on July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 12,941 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,690 (±24).
| Measure | Woodhaven | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,690 ±24 | 1,772,259 | +172 |
| Households | 5,289 ±365 | 700,591 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.16 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,400 ±358 | 801,083 | no clear change |
Woodhaven's population since 2000
From 12,530 in 2000 to 12,503 in 2025: down 0.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Woodhaven as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Woodhaven?
The median resident of Woodhaven is 45.6 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 25.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.1%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Woodhaven | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 ±3.1 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.3% ±2.8 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.0% ±3.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±2.8 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.1% ±4.1 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.4% ±6.2 pts | 47.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.0% ±3.8 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4% ±1.3 pts | 10.3% | −3.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.2% ±3.3 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±3.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±2.7 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9% ±2.4 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.0% ±3.6 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0% ±2.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±3.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Woodhaven earn?
Half of Woodhaven's 5,289 households earn less than $78,648 a year (±$12,938), against $60,539 in Wayne County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $79,381 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Woodhaven | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,648 ±$12,938 | $60,539 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,622 ±$5,981 | $85,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,017 ±$2,999 | $34,906 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±4.4 pts | 20.8% | +7.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.4% ±10.6 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6% ±2.6 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.6 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0% ±2.0 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Woodhaven?
Owners occupy 74.3% of Woodhaven's occupied homes and renters 25.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $231,800 by its owner (±$11,066). The median renter pays $1,096 a month including utilities, and 24.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Woodhaven | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,800 ±$11,066 | $178,500 | +$35,135 |
| Median gross rent | $1,096 ±$163 | $1,132 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.5% ±13.4 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,608 ±$85 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.3% ±5.2 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.7% ±5.2 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 5,400 ±358 | 801,083 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9% ±6.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.9% ±4.5 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 11.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Woodhaven building?
Builders took permits for 30 new housing units in Woodhaven in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 2.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Woodhaven work and get to work?
79.3% of Woodhaven's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Woodhaven | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.5% ±4.2 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±3.6 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±4.7 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±3.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±3.2 pts | 14.1% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±1.8 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Woodhaven?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Woodhaven, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $74,464 (Tract 5930.01) to $86,208 (Tract 5933.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5930.01Wayne County | 5,375 | $74,464 |
| Tract 5933.01Wayne County | 3,731 | $86,208 |
| Tract 5932Wayne County | 3,584 | $83,587 |
| Tract 9820Wayne County | 27 | not published |
| Tract 9821.01Wayne County | 0 | not published |
| Tract 9821.02Wayne County | 0 | not published |
| Tract 9829Wayne County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Woodhaven) · Census block assignment files
How does Woodhaven compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Woodhaven is the 2,748th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 72nd-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Woodhaven ranks 499th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 72nd | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,237th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 140th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 499th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 552nd | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 507th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 399th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 428th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 498th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 497th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,021st | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 556th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 815th | 1,356 |
Woodhaven's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Woodhaven with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Woodhaven?
13 of the 57 figures for Woodhaven on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Woodhaven are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Woodhaven.