Wayne County's estimated 2025 population is 10,799 with a growth rate of -0.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 81st largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 13,519 and has seen a growth of -20.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 93.57% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,238 | 93.57% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 4.76% |
| Other race | 114 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
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Never Married
Wayne County's average per capita income is $32,813. Household income levels show a median of $43,393. The poverty rate stands at 25.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,024 | - |
| Families | $56,997 | $73,712 |
| Households | $43,393 | $57,999 |
| Non Families | $24,674 | $32,359 |
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