Wayne County's 2026 population is estimated at 51,449, reflecting a 0.03% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wayne County is the 43rd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 52,840 and has grown -2.63% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.2 years
Female: 51.1 years
Male: 47.8 years
There are 42,854 adults, (13,107 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 23,853 (46.5%)
Male: 27,409 (53.5%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 88.96% White, 3.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,605 | 88.96% |
| Two or more races | 2,744 | 5.35% |
| Black or African American | 1,657 | 3.23% |
| Other race | 754 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 389 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.05% |
Wayne County 's average per capita income is $42,623. Household income levels show a median of $62,381. The poverty rate stands at 12.12%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,867 | - |
| Families | $80,383 | $98,905 |
| Households | $62,381 | $85,112 |
| Non Families | $40,039 | $56,832 |
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