Wayne County, Tennessee's estimated 2024 population is 15,866 with a growth rate of -1.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County, Tennessee is the 77th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 16,981 and has seen a growth of -6.57% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,866 | -200 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 15,066 | -200 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 15,266 | -200 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 15,466 | -200 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 15,666 | -200 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 15,866 | -200 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 16,066 | -200 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 16,266 | -63 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 16,329 | 107 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 16,222 | -422 | -2.54% |
| 2019 | 16,644 | 11 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 16,633 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 16,637 | -117 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 16,754 | -11 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 16,765 | -92 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 16,857 | -61 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 16,918 | -54 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 16,972 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 16,997 | 16 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 16,981 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,935 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 1980 | 13,946 | 1,581 | 12.79% |
| 1970 | 12,365 | 457 | 3.84% |
| 1960 | 11,908 | -1,956 | -14.11% |
| 1950 | 13,864 | 226 | 1.66% |
| 1940 | 13,638 | 1,504 | 12.39% |
| 1930 | 12,134 | -743 | -5.77% |
| 1920 | 12,877 | 815 | 6.76% |
| 1910 | 12,062 | -874 | -6.76% |
| 1900 | 12,936 | 1,465 | 12.77% |
| 1890 | 11,471 | 170 | 1.5% |
| 1880 | 11,301 | 1,092 | 10.7% |
| 1870 | 10,209 | 1,094 | 12% |
| 1860 | 9,115 | 945 | 11.57% |
| 1850 | 8,170 | 465 | 6.04% |
| 1840 | 7,705 | 1,692 | 28.14% |
| 1830 | 6,013 | 3,554 | 144.53% |
| 1820 | 2,459 | -12,407 | -83.46% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,645 | 89.71% |
| Black or African American | 786 | 4.81% |
| Two or more races | 706 | 4.32% |
| Other race | 127 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.09% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,744 | 2.52 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 2,809 | 3.18 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 1,922 | 1.21 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Female | 587 | 3.36 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Male | 426 | 2.86 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,393 | 11.4% |
| Associates Degree | 773 | 6.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,024 | 8.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 461 | 3.77% |
| High School Graduate | 5,438 | 44.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 772 | 6.32% |
| Some College | 2,358 | 19.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,950 | 9,034 | 1,325 |
| Black | 598 | 423 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 412 | 379 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 282 | 248 | 54 |
| Other Race | 88 | 76 | 0 |
| Islander | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,993 | $54,792 | $39,596 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,048 | $36,979 | $52,724 |
| High School Graduate | $31,880 | $37,500 | $24,327 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,767 | $24,385 | $23,293 |
| Overall | $36,644 | $42,118 | $29,401 |
| Some College | $40,854 | $44,451 | $30,027 |
$36,644
Average Earnings
$42,118
Average Male
$29,401
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.2% of Wayne County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,395 | 2,376 | 17.74% |
| Multiple | 596 | 247 | 41.44% |
| Black | 236 | 187 | 79.24% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 48 | 18.05% |
| Other | 110 | 10 | 9.09% |
19.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.46%
Male Poverty Rate
19.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Tennessee is Black, with 79.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Tennessee is Other, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.56% |
| High School | 20.25% |
| Some College | 11.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.91% |
| Male Employed | 5.99% |
| Female Employed | 5.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,222 | $81,596 |
| Households | $49,360 | $69,064 |
| Married Families | $78,076 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,462 | $41,101 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,196
Number of Veterans
1,149
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 526 |
| Second Gulf War | 333 |
| First Gulf War | 195 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 428 |
| 55 to 64 | 211 |
| 18 to 34 | 201 |
| 35 to 54 | 181 |
| 75+ | 175 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,043 | 8.58% |
| Black | 89 | 14.19% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 15.38% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 17.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.4%
Born in Wayne County, Tennessee
98.75%
Native Born
1.25%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
98.75% of Wayne County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 62.4% having been born in Tennessee. 0.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.