Wayne County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18177 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,397 | — | #825 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,692 | -25.9% | #2,426 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,797 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $140,200 | -50.3% | #2,386 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $815 | -29.9% | #1,995 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | +42.0% | #2,432 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 66,397, making it the #825 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $55,692, ranking #2,426 out of 3,222 counties — 25.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $140,200 (-50.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $815/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.2%.
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89.2% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County, Indiana has a total population of 66,397, making it the 825th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $55,692, which ranks #2,426 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $140,200, 50.3% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $815 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%).
All data for Wayne County, Indiana 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.