Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 33,498 with a growth rate of 2.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 61st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 30,080 and has seen a growth of 11.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 72.04% White, 19.91% Black or African American, 3.13% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (72.04%)
Black or African American (19.91%)
Two or more races (3.76%)
Other race (3.13%)
Asian (1.05%)
Native American (0.08%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,987 | 72.04% |
| Black or African American | 6,076 | 19.91% |
| Two or more races | 1,146 | 3.76% |
| Other race | 956 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 320 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wayne County's average per capita income is $38,455. Household income levels show a median of $49,562. The poverty rate stands at 20.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,428 | - |
| Families | $62,080 | $76,249 |
| Households | $49,562 | $65,837 |
| Non Families | $25,125 | $36,203 |
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