Wayne County, Utah's estimated 2024 population is 2,594 with a growth rate of -0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County, Utah is the 27th largest county in Utah. The 2010 population was 2,772 and has seen a growth of -6.42% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,494 | -20 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 2,514 | -20 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 2,534 | -20 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 2,554 | -20 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 2,574 | -20 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 2,594 | -20 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 2,614 | -20 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 2,634 | 74 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 2,560 | 57 | 2.28% |
| 2020 | 2,503 | -200 | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 2,703 | 46 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 2,657 | -42 | -1.56% |
| 2017 | 2,699 | 28 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 2,671 | -18 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 2,689 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 2,695 | -17 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 2,712 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 2,704 | -38 | -1.39% |
| 2011 | 2,742 | -30 | -1.08% |
| 2010 | 2,772 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,177 | 266 | 13.92% |
| 1980 | 1,911 | 428 | 28.86% |
| 1970 | 1,483 | -245 | -14.18% |
| 1960 | 1,728 | -477 | -21.63% |
| 1950 | 2,205 | -189 | -7.89% |
| 1940 | 2,394 | 327 | 15.82% |
| 1930 | 2,067 | -30 | -1.43% |
| 1920 | 2,097 | 348 | 19.9% |
| 1910 | 1,749 | -158 | -8.29% |
| 1900 | 1,907 | -587 | -23.54% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,497 | 98.62% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,051 | 2.37 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 672 | 2.85 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 218 | 1.17 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 84 | 2.33 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
| Male | 77 | 1.64 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 6.33% |
| Associates Degree | 314 | 17.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 269 | 15.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 121 | 6.9% |
| High School Graduate | 414 | 23.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.57% |
| Some College | 514 | 29.32% |
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 | 1,701 | 1,587 | 389 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 19 | 1 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,697 | $96,667 | $49,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,857 | $195,893 | $28,382 |
| High School Graduate | $27,120 | $24,551 | $37,946 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,844 | $46,759 | $37,630 |
| Some College | $45,641 | $47,037 | $42,143 |
$39,844
Average Earnings
$46,759
Average Male
$37,630
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.37% of Wayne County, Utah residents speak only English, while 4.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,440 | 207 | 8.48% |
| Multiple | 28 | 5 | 17.86% |
8.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.6%
Male Poverty Rate
9.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Utah is Multiple, with 17.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Utah is White, with 8.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.93% |
| Some College | 9.99% |
| High School | 8.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.88% |
| Female Employed | 4.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,010 | $87,773 |
| Households | $64,870 | $78,610 |
| Married Families | $93,314 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,038 | $40,042 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.0%
Male Marriage Rate
65.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
134
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 6.91% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
71.25%
Born in Wayne County, Utah
96.01%
Native Born
3.99%
Foreign Born
3.44%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
96.01% of Wayne County, Utah residents were born in the United States, with 71.25% having been born in Utah. 3.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.