Wayne County's estimated 2025 population is 19,472 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 63rd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 20,833 and has seen a growth of -6.53% 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.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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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 |
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Married Families | $74,171 | - |
Families | $57,786 | $76,984 |
Households | $41,933 | $64,290 |
Non Families | $18,857 | $37,466 |
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