“Extending Wayne State University’s Reach,” by Kurt Metzger, Center for Urban Studies, Wayne State University, June 21, 2005
Summary
- In fall 2004, Wayne State University received four out of every five students from the Tri-County area comprised of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. (TABLE 1)
- Nationally, high school graduation rates are expected to increase by 11% between 2000 and 2013; Michigan high school graduation rates are expected to increase by 25% between 2000 and 2013.*
- Southeast Michigan is expected to experience minimal population growth because of domestic migration out of the area and low birth rates.
- From 2000-2030, the major growth areas of Southeast Michigan are expected to be in Macomb, Oakland and Livingston counties. (TABLE 2)
- The share of population represented by 18-34 year olds will remain constant through 2020 in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties. (TABLE 3)
- After 2011, the share of the population represented by seniors (65+) will begin to climb in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties. (TABLE 4)
- A potential market for Wayne State University will be 18-44 year olds who have not completed a bachelor’s degree and reside in high-growth areas including Livingston, Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties. (TABLE 5)
*National Center for Educational Statistics, US Department of Education, “Projections of Educational Statistics to 2013,” 32nd ed., Oct. 2003: 12.
For the complete Metzger demographic study, click here