Wayne County Population

1900–2026

2,565

2026 projection

2.4% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Wayne County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,565-220.85%
20252,587-220.84%
20242,609-90.34%
20232,618-120.46%
20222,630+702.73%
20212,560+552.20%
20202,505-1987.33%
20192,703+461.73%
20182,657-421.56%
20172,699+281.05%

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Wayne County Demographics

46median age

Median age

Female45.6 yrs
Male48.4 yrs

Adults

2,037
660 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults1,377 other adults

Sex

Female 48.6% · 1,255Male 51.4% · 1,329

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 26 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Wayne County Income

$76,607median household income

Median household income

$76,607

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,377

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.6%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Wayne County Marital Status

72% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married72%74%70%
Never married14%15%13%
Divorced8%9%6%
Widowed6%2%10%
Separated0%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201