Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 37,209 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 14th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 42,501 and has seen a growth of -12.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 96.02% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (96.02%)
Two or more races (2.88%)
Black or African American (0.85%)
Other race (0.21%)
Asian (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,964 | 96.02% |
| Two or more races | 1,109 | 2.88% |
| Black or African American | 326 | 0.85% |
| Other race | 82 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wayne County's average per capita income is $45,081. Household income levels show a median of $55,539. The poverty rate stands at 15.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,667 | - |
| Families | $72,296 | $92,675 |
| Households | $55,539 | $76,974 |
| Non Families | $28,885 | $42,669 |
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