Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 19,627 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 61st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 20,833 and has seen a growth of -5.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 92.39% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (92.39%)
Two or more races (2.97%)
Other race (2.8%)
Black or African American (1.36%)
Native American (0.46%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,101 | 92.39% |
| Two or more races | 581 | 2.97% |
| Other race | 548 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 266 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wayne County's average per capita income is $34,557. Household income levels show a median of $41,933. The poverty rate stands at 24.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,171 | - |
| Families | $57,786 | $76,984 |
| Households | $41,933 | $64,290 |
| Non Families | $18,857 | $37,466 |
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