Wayne County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21231 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,602 | — | #1,906 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,739 | -39.1% | #2,943 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #979 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $135,700 | -51.9% | #2,447 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $727 | -37.5% | #2,604 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% | +96.5% | #2,982 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 19,602, making it the #1,906 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $45,739, ranking #2,943 out of 3,222 counties — 39.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.8% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $135,700 (-51.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $727/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.1%.
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94.8% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Wayne County, Kentucky
Wayne County, Kentucky has a total population of 19,602, making it the 1,906th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $45,739, which ranks #2,943 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $135,700, 51.9% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $727 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Wayne County, Kentucky 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.