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Wayne County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Monticello

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.

19,472
Total Population
43
Population Density (mi²)
63
Population Rank (State)
-54 -0.28%
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 92.39% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White18,10192.39%
Two or more races5812.97%
Other race5482.8%
Black or African American2661.36%
Native American900.46%
Asian60.03%

Wayne County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$74,171-
Families$57,786$76,984
Households$41,933$64,290
Non Families$18,857$37,466

$34,557

Average Income

$41,933

Median Household Income

24.32%

Poverty Rate