Wayne County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 119,923 with a growth rate of 1.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County, North Carolina is the 25th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 122,891 and has seen a growth of -2.42% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 126,108 | 1,237 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 124,871 | 1,237 | 1% |
| 2027 | 123,634 | 1,237 | 1.01% |
| 2026 | 122,397 | 1,237 | 1.02% |
| 2025 | 121,160 | 1,237 | 1.03% |
| 2024 | 119,923 | 1,237 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 118,686 | 1,237 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 117,449 | 592 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 116,857 | -364 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 117,221 | -6,683 | -5.39% |
| 2019 | 123,904 | 421 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 123,483 | 282 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 123,201 | -1,167 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 124,368 | -32 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 124,400 | -234 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 124,634 | 9 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 124,625 | 38 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 124,587 | 532 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 124,055 | 1,164 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 122,891 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 104,666 | 7,612 | 7.84% |
| 1980 | 97,054 | 11,646 | 13.64% |
| 1970 | 85,408 | 3,349 | 4.08% |
| 1960 | 82,059 | 17,792 | 27.68% |
| 1950 | 64,267 | 5,939 | 10.18% |
| 1940 | 58,328 | 5,315 | 10.03% |
| 1930 | 53,013 | 9,373 | 21.48% |
| 1920 | 43,640 | 7,942 | 22.25% |
| 1910 | 35,698 | 4,342 | 13.85% |
| 1900 | 31,356 | 5,256 | 20.14% |
| 1890 | 26,100 | 1,149 | 4.61% |
| 1880 | 24,951 | 6,807 | 37.52% |
| 1870 | 18,144 | 3,239 | 21.73% |
| 1860 | 14,905 | 1,419 | 10.52% |
| 1850 | 13,486 | 2,595 | 23.83% |
| 1840 | 10,891 | 560 | 5.42% |
| 1830 | 10,331 | 1,291 | 14.28% |
| 1820 | 9,040 | 353 | 4.06% |
| 1810 | 8,687 | 1,915 | 28.28% |
| 1800 | 6,772 | 639 | 10.42% |
| 1790 | 6,133 | -119,975 | -95.14% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67,475 | 57.44% |
| Black or African American | 36,035 | 30.67% |
| Two or more races | 9,288 | 7.91% |
| Other race | 3,083 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 1,346 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 131 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 122 | 0.1% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 46,949 | 2.44 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 20,762 | 3.05 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Non Family | 16,016 | 1.19 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Female | 7,637 | 3.17 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Male | 2,534 | 3.14 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
3
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,406 | 8.18% |
| Associates Degree | 9,740 | 12.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,860 | 13.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,786 | 6.11% |
| High School Graduate | 23,240 | 29.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,752 | 6.07% |
| Some College | 18,484 | 23.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,136 | 40,378 | 10,505 |
| Black | 24,452 | 21,226 | 3,677 |
| Hispanic | 6,766 | 3,080 | 575 |
| 2+ Races | 4,030 | 2,765 | 508 |
| Other Race | 1,423 | 474 | 138 |
| Asian | 1,001 | 851 | 488 |
| Native American | 95 | 53 | 4 |
| Islander | 62 | 61 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 98.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,834 | $57,659 | $50,459 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,719 | $91,180 | $54,477 |
| High School Graduate | $35,889 | $42,255 | $25,741 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,267 | $28,221 | $17,790 |
| Overall | $38,582 | $45,269 | $32,892 |
| Some College | $36,401 | $46,782 | $29,273 |
$38,582
Average Earnings
$45,269
Average Male
$32,892
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.92% of Wayne County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 14.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 35,215 | 8,279 | 23.51% |
| White | 59,307 | 7,032 | 11.86% |
| Hispanic | 14,629 | 4,277 | 29.24% |
| Multiple | 9,043 | 1,685 | 18.63% |
| Other | 2,992 | 1,032 | 34.49% |
| Islander | 121 | 109 | 90.08% |
| Asian | 1,269 | 84 | 6.62% |
| Native | 107 | 17 | 15.89% |
17.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.75%
Male Poverty Rate
20.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, North Carolina is Islander, with 90.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, North Carolina is Asian, with 6.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.06% |
| High School | 16.02% |
| Some College | 11.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.49% |
| Female Employed | 10.62% |
| Male Employed | 6.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,681 | $89,804 |
| Households | $54,323 | $74,878 |
| Married Families | $88,378 | $110,755 |
| Non Families | $33,420 | $43,110 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10,315
Number of Veterans
9,055
Male Veterans
1,260
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 4,202 |
| Second Gulf War | 3,503 |
| Vietnam | 3,056 |
| Korea | 433 |
| World War II | 128 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2,716 |
| 35 to 54 | 2,484 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,414 |
| 75+ | 1,488 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,213 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,116 | 11.89% |
| Black | 3,682 | 13.47% |
| 2+ Races | 427 | 8.94% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 4.69% |
| Islander | 27 | 30.34% |
| Asian | 25 | 2.52% |
| Other Race | 22 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 16 | 17.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.31%
Born in Wayne County, North Carolina
92.89%
Native Born
7.11%
Foreign Born
5.01%
Non Citizen
2.09%
Naturalized
92.89% of Wayne County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 65.31% having been born in North Carolina. 5.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.