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Wayne County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Jesup

Wayne County's estimated 2025 population is 32,645 with a growth rate of 1.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 63rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 30,080 and has seen a growth of 8.53% since that time.

32,645
Total Population
51
Population Density (miĀ²)
63
Population Rank (State)
636 1.99%
Annual Population Growth

Wayne County Population

Wayne County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White21,98772.04%
Black or African American6,07619.91%
Two or more races1,1463.76%
Other race9563.13%
Asian3201.05%
Native American230.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander110.04%

Wayne County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,428-
Families$62,080$76,249
Households$49,562$65,837
Non Families$25,125$36,203

$38,455

Average Income

$49,562

Median Household Income

20.55%

Poverty Rate