Wayne County's 2026 population is estimated at 15,828, reflecting a -0.46% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wayne County is the 78th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 16,981 and has grown -6.79% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 48.6 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 13,503 adults, (3,190 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 7,009 (43.4%)
Male: 9,159 (56.6%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 89.26% White, 4.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,431 | 89.26% |
| Two or more races | 885 | 5.47% |
| Black or African American | 692 | 4.28% |
| Other race | 108 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.16% |
Wayne County 's average per capita income is $42,457. Household income levels show a median of $52,294. The poverty rate stands at 19.96%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,434 | - |
| Families | $67,010 | $83,345 |
| Households | $52,294 | $67,516 |
| Non Families | $22,145 | $34,901 |
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