Wayne Population

2010–2026

871

2026 projection

3.6% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Wayne. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026871+30.35%
2025868+91.05%
2024859+60.70%
202385300.00%
2022853+70.83%
2021846+50.59%
2020841-40.47%
2019845-60.71%
2018851-40.47%
2017855-80.93%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Wayne is growing faster than Wood County and Ohio, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Wayne+2.8%
  • Wood County+1.5%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Wayne Demographics

30.9median age

Median age

Female30.7 yrs
Male31.2 yrs

Adults

691
84 seniors (65+) · 12% of adults607 other adults

Sex

Female 52.9% · 489Male 47.1% · 435

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 9 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Wayne Income

$73,125median household income

Median household income

$73,125

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,045

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.1%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Wayne Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%50%46%
Never married38%39%36%
Divorced9%9%9%
Widowed6%2%9%
Separated<1%0%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201