Wayne County, Ohio Population 2022
Wayne County, Ohio's estimated population is 115,470 with a growth rate of -0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County, Ohio is the 25th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 Population was 114,394 and has seen a growth of 0.94% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 11,933 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 23,333 | 11,400 | 95.53% |
| 1840 | 35,808 | 12,475 | 53.47% |
| 1850 | 32,981 | -2,827 | -7.89% |
| 1860 | 32,483 | -498 | -1.51% |
| 1870 | 35,116 | 2,633 | 8.11% |
| 1880 | 40,076 | 4,960 | 14.12% |
| 1890 | 39,005 | -1,071 | -2.67% |
| 1900 | 37,870 | -1,135 | -2.91% |
| 1910 | 38,058 | 188 | 0.50% |
| 1920 | 41,346 | 3,288 | 8.64% |
| 1930 | 47,024 | 5,678 | 13.73% |
| 1940 | 50,520 | 3,496 | 7.43% |
| 1950 | 58,716 | 8,196 | 16.22% |
| 1960 | 75,497 | 16,781 | 28.58% |
| 1970 | 87,123 | 11,626 | 15.40% |
| 1980 | 97,408 | 10,285 | 11.81% |
| 1990 | 101,461 | 4,053 | 4.16% |
| 2010 | 114,394 | 12,933 | 12.75% |
| 2011 | 114,649 | 255 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 115,029 | 380 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 115,400 | 371 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 115,912 | 512 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 116,214 | 302 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 116,613 | 399 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 116,168 | -445 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 115,790 | -378 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 115,710 | -80 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 115,630 | -80 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 115,550 | -80 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 115,470 | -80 | -0.07% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109,528 | 94.37% |
| Black or African American | 1,437 | 1.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 147 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 1,195 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 1,348 | 1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2,391 | 2.06% |
Wayne County, Ohio Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 44,238 | 2.53 | 74.4 |
| Married | 24,668 | 3.17 | 87.6 |
| Male | 1,953 | 3.05 | 58.3 |
| Female | 3,918 | 3.05 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 13,699 | 1.15 | 58.4 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,763 | 7.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,337 | 5.67% |
| High School Graduate | 29,885 | 39.06% |
| Some College | 13,635 | 17.82% |
| Associates Degree | 5,636 | 7.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,772 | 14.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,475 | 8.46% |
Wayne County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Asian | 686 | 620 | 448 |
| Hispanic | 1,206 | 881 | 363 |
| 2+ Races | 797 | 764 | 182 |
| White | 72,823 | 63,237 | 16,144 |
| Native American | 147 | 141 | 23 |
| Black | 919 | 827 | 136 |
| Other Race | 638 | 397 | 84 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$38,003
Average Earnings
$46,961
Average Male
$27,565
Average Female
Wayne County, Ohio Language by Age
Wayne County, Ohio Language
88.54% of Wayne County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 11.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.44% of the population.
Wayne County, Ohio Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,300 | 675 | 29.35% |
| Native | 147 | 39 | 26.53% |
| Black | 1,200 | 235 | 19.58% |
| White | 105,111 | 10,674 | 10.15% |
| Asian | 1,003 | 96 | 9.57% |
| Other | 582 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,235 | 217 | 9.71% |
10.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.87%
Male Poverty Rate
12.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wayne County, Ohio
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Ohio is Hispanic, with 29.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Ohio is Multiple, with 9.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.07%.
Wayne County, Ohio Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Wayne County, Ohio Married by Age and Sex
Wayne County, Ohio Marriage
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 35-44.
Wayne County, Ohio Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,860 | 7.02% |
| Black | 50 | 4.28% |
| Native American | 16 | 10.88% |
| Other Race | 11 | 1.39% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 2.18% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 4.33% |
Wayne County, Ohio Veterans by Education
5.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.87%
Born in Wayne County, Ohio
97.95%
Native Born
2.05%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.95% of Wayne County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 82.87% having been born in Ohio. 1.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990