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Wayne County, Georgia Population 2021
Wayne County, Georgia's estimated population is 30,161 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 inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 30,074 and has seen a growth of 0.29% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,161 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 30,044 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2019 | 29,927 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 29,810 | 13 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 29,797 | -177 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 29,974 | 544 | 1.85% |
| 2015 | 29,430 | -461 | -1.54% |
| 2014 | 29,891 | -99 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 29,990 | -330 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 30,320 | 26 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 30,294 | 220 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 30,074 | 7,718 | 34.52% |
| 1990 | 22,356 | 1,606 | 7.74% |
| 1980 | 20,750 | 2,892 | 16.19% |
| 1970 | 17,858 | -63 | -0.35% |
| 1960 | 17,921 | 3,673 | 25.78% |
| 1950 | 14,248 | 1,126 | 8.58% |
| 1940 | 13,122 | 475 | 3.76% |
| 1930 | 12,647 | -1,734 | -12.06% |
| 1920 | 14,381 | 1,312 | 10.04% |
| 1910 | 13,069 | 3,620 | 38.31% |
| 1900 | 9,449 | 1,964 | 26.24% |
| 1890 | 7,485 | 1,505 | 25.17% |
| 1880 | 5,980 | 3,803 | 174.69% |
| 1870 | 2,177 | -91 | -4.01% |
| 1860 | 2,268 | 769 | 51.30% |
| 1850 | 1,499 | 241 | 19.16% |
| 1840 | 1,258 | 295 | 30.63% |
| 1830 | 963 | -47 | -4.65% |
| 1820 | 1,010 | 334 | 49.41% |
| 1810 | 676 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.39%
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State
Founded
December 7, 1803
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
30,074
Growth Since 2010
0.29%
Wayne County, Georgia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,251 | 74.70% |
| Black or African American | 6,127 | 20.57% |
| Two or More Races | 792 | 2.66% |
| Some Other Race | 405 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 182 | 0.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 0.10% |
Wayne County, Georgia Population by Race
Wayne County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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Wayne County, Georgia Population by Age
Wayne County, Georgia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,400 | 2.66 | 63.5 |
| Married | 5,231 | 3.25 | 78.6 |
| Non Family | 3,234 | 1.19 | 49.6 |
| Female | 1,400 | 3.42 | 50.2 |
| Male | 535 | 3.85 | 35 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
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Wayne County, Georgia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,177 | 5.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,151 | 10.74% |
| High School Graduate | 8,405 | 41.97% |
| Some College | 4,063 | 20.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,635 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,623 | 8.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 972 | 4.85% |
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Wayne County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wayne County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,839 | 12,534 | 2,129 |
| Black | 3,709 | 3,069 | 270 |
| Hispanic | 1,121 | 831 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 297 | 286 | 58 |
| Other Race | 261 | 146 | |
| Asian | 118 | 118 | 11 |
| Native American | 31 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 19.53%.
Wayne County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,215
Average Earnings
$36,204
Average Male
$22,313
Average Female
Wayne County, Georgia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wayne County, Georgia Language by Age
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Wayne County, Georgia Language
94.39% of Wayne County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.48% of the population.
Wayne County, Georgia Language
Wayne County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,260 | 2,332 | 11.51% |
| Black | 5,111 | 1,556 | 30.44% |
| Hispanic | 1,605 | 297 | 18.50% |
| Multiple | 725 | 171 | 23.59% |
| Other | 360 | 120 | 33.33% |
15.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.33%
Male Poverty Rate
17.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wayne County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Georgia is Other, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Georgia is White, with 11.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.64%.
Wayne County, Georgia Poverty
Wayne County, Georgia Poverty Rate by Education
Wayne County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Wayne County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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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
Wayne County, Georgia Marital Status
Wayne County, Georgia Veterans by War
Wayne County, Georgia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,718 | 10.01% |
| Black | 243 | 5.47% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 12.73% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 14.58% |
| Asian | 21 | 14.00% |
Wayne County, Georgia Veterans by Race
Wayne County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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12.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wayne County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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50.1%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Wayne County, Georgia Employment by Age
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Wayne County, Georgia Employment by Race
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Wayne County, Georgia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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70.27%
Born in Wayne County, Georgia
97.59%
Native Born
2.41%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.59% of Wayne County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 70.27% having been born in Georgia. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Wayne County, Georgia Place of Birth
- 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