Wayne County, Georgia Population 2022
Wayne County, Georgia's estimated population is 30,278 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County, Georgia is the 61st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 30,074 and has seen a growth of 0.68% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 676 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 1,010 | 334 | 49.41% |
| 1830 | 963 | -47 | -4.65% |
| 1840 | 1,258 | 295 | 30.63% |
| 1850 | 1,499 | 241 | 19.16% |
| 1860 | 2,268 | 769 | 51.30% |
| 1870 | 2,177 | -91 | -4.01% |
| 1880 | 5,980 | 3,803 | 174.69% |
| 1890 | 7,485 | 1,505 | 25.17% |
| 1900 | 9,449 | 1,964 | 26.24% |
| 1910 | 13,069 | 3,620 | 38.31% |
| 1920 | 14,381 | 1,312 | 10.04% |
| 1930 | 12,647 | -1,734 | -12.06% |
| 1940 | 13,122 | 475 | 3.76% |
| 1950 | 14,248 | 1,126 | 8.58% |
| 1960 | 17,921 | 3,673 | 25.78% |
| 1970 | 17,858 | -63 | -0.35% |
| 1980 | 20,750 | 2,892 | 16.19% |
| 1990 | 22,356 | 1,606 | 7.74% |
| 2010 | 30,074 | 7,718 | 34.52% |
| 2011 | 30,294 | 220 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 30,320 | 26 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 29,990 | -330 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 29,891 | -99 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 29,430 | -461 | -1.54% |
| 2016 | 29,974 | 544 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 29,797 | -177 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 29,810 | 13 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 29,927 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 30,044 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 30,161 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 30,278 | 117 | 0.39% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,306 | 74.46% |
| Black or African American | 6,173 | 20.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 146 | 0.49% |
| Some Other Race | 416 | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 884 | 2.95% |
Wayne County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,479 | 2.66 | 62.8 |
| Married | 5,507 | 3.26 | 77.8 |
| Male | 395 | 4.28 | 31.6 |
| Female | 1,340 | 3.38 | 44 |
| Non Family | 3,237 | 1.15 | 49 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,025 | 5.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,089 | 10.36% |
| High School Graduate | 8,544 | 42.38% |
| Some College | 3,867 | 19.18% |
| Associates Degree | 2,097 | 10.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,492 | 7.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,048 | 5.20% |
Wayne County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 378 | 362 | 81 |
| White | 15,005 | 12,821 | 2,064 |
| Hispanic | 1,192 | 914 | 139 |
| Black | 3,637 | 3,016 | 270 |
| Asian | 86 | 76 | 1 |
| Other Race | 317 | 317 | |
| Native American | 34 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 21.43%.
$32,199
Average Earnings
$37,594
Average Male
$23,738
Average Female
Wayne County, Georgia Language by Age
Wayne County, Georgia Language
95.49% of Wayne County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
Wayne County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,198 | 1,528 | 29.40% |
| Multiple | 817 | 214 | 26.19% |
| Hispanic | 1,703 | 298 | 17.50% |
| White | 20,411 | 2,698 | 13.22% |
| Asian | 130 | 1 | 0.77% |
| Other | 76 | NaN% |
16.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.90%
Male Poverty Rate
18.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wayne County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Georgia is Black, with 29.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.88%.
Wayne County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Wayne County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Wayne County, Georgia Marriage
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.
Wayne County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,477 | 8.53% |
| Black | 190 | 4.27% |
| Asian | 13 | 11.93% |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 23.51% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 11.84% |
Wayne County, Georgia Veterans by Education
14.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.02%
Born in Wayne County, Georgia
97.75%
Native Born
2.25%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
0.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.75% of Wayne County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 73.02% having been born in Georgia. 1.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990