Wayne County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Wayne County has a population of 66,397 residents and a median age of 41.0 years, making it the #825 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.9%. The median home value is $140,200, and the median household income is $55,692, which is 26% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Wayne County, 20.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 39.3% below the national average, ranking #1,924 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Wayne County is 72.3 years. 21.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
22.9% of adults in Wayne County smoke , 39.4% are obese , and 18.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 76.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Wayne County is 7.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.3 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
22.9% of children in Wayne County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 26.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Wayne County is 54.7%. The mean commute time is 23.6 min, which is 14.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Wayne County voted Republican with a margin of 32.5%. The vote was 32.9% Dem / 65.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.4 toward Republicans .
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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.