Wayne County's 2026 population is estimated at 37,209, reflecting a -0.51% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wayne County is the 14th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 42,501 and has grown -12.45% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 43.6 years
There are 30,381 adults, (8,485 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 19,471 (51%)
Male: 18,693 (49%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 95.88% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,590 | 95.88% |
| Two or more races | 1,031 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 366 | 0.96% |
| Other race | 154 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
Wayne County 's average per capita income is $45,487. Household income levels show a median of $58,878. The poverty rate stands at 14.58%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,384 | - |
| Families | $76,873 | $94,812 |
| Households | $58,878 | $78,850 |
| Non Families | $29,218 | $42,727 |
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