Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 90,929 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 31st largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 93,751 and has seen a growth of -3.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 88.79% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (88.79%)
Two or more races (5.63%)
Black or African American (2.37%)
Other race (1.99%)
Asian (0.86%)
Native American (0.31%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80,916 | 88.79% |
| Two or more races | 5,127 | 5.63% |
| Black or African American | 2,164 | 2.37% |
| Other race | 1,811 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 788 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 285 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wayne County's average per capita income is $49,576. Household income levels show a median of $73,914. The poverty rate stands at 11.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,715 | $119,821 |
| Families | $94,964 | $107,516 |
| Households | $73,914 | $89,774 |
| Non Families | $37,386 | $52,266 |
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