Wayne County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13305 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,949 | — | #1,451 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,427 | -28.9% | #2,567 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 years | -1.5% | #2,521 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,800 | -42.2% | #1,963 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $846 | -27.3% | #1,778 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% | +69.1% | #2,780 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 30,949, making it the #1,451 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $53,427, ranking #2,567 out of 3,222 counties — 28.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.3% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $162,800 (-42.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $846/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.3%.
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80.0% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 12.8% below the national rate.
About Wayne County, Georgia
Wayne County, Georgia has a total population of 30,949, making it the 1,451st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $53,427, which ranks #2,567 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $162,800, 42.2% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $846 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%).
All data for Wayne County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.