Wayne County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19185 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,532 | — | #2,775 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,964 | -17.5% | #1,897 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,648 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $111,300 | -60.5% | #2,827 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $659 | -43.3% | #2,908 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -19.5% | #821 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 6,532, making it the #2,775 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $61,964, ranking #1,897 out of 3,222 counties — 17.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $111,300 (-60.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $659/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.9%.
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87.2% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% below the national rate.
About Wayne County, Iowa
Wayne County, Iowa has a total population of 6,532, making it the 2,775th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $61,964, which ranks #1,897 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $111,300, 60.5% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $659 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%).
All data for Wayne County, Iowa 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.