Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 19,761 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 47th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 20,782 and has seen a growth of -4.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 56.69% White, 37.15% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (56.69%)
Black or African American (37.15%)
Two or more races (4.03%)
Other race (2.01%)
Asian (0.1%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,168 | 56.69% |
| Black or African American | 7,318 | 37.15% |
| Two or more races | 793 | 4.03% |
| Other race | 395 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wayne County's average per capita income is $29,997. Household income levels show a median of $36,791. The poverty rate stands at 22.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,411 | - |
| Families | $58,507 | $81,807 |
| Households | $36,791 | $63,668 |
| Non Families | $19,922 | $29,914 |
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