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Wayne County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Wayne County's estimated 2025 population is 37,098 with a growth rate of -0.79% 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 -12.71% since that time.

37,098
Total Population
73
Population Density (mi²)
14
Population Rank (State)
-294 -0.79%
Annual Population Growth

Wayne County Population

Wayne County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White36,96496.02%
Two or more races1,1092.88%
Black or African American3260.85%
Other race820.21%
Asian170.04%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Wayne County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$81,667-
Families$72,296$92,675
Households$55,539$76,974
Non Families$28,885$42,669

$45,081

Average Income

$55,539

Median Household Income

15.68%

Poverty Rate