Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 15,828 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 78th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 16,981 and has seen a growth of -6.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 89.25% White, 4.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (89.25%)
Two or more races (5.45%)
Black or African American (4.2%)
Other race (0.73%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
Native American (0.13%)
Asian (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,504 | 89.25% |
| Two or more races | 886 | 5.45% |
| Black or African American | 683 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 119 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wayne County's average per capita income is $38,732. Household income levels show a median of $52,824. The poverty rate stands at 18.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,906 | - |
| Families | $68,812 | $92,772 |
| Households | $52,824 | $76,998 |
| Non Families | $25,565 | $44,094 |
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