Wayne County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29223 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,862 | — | #2,426 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,226 | -37.2% | #2,890 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.6 years | +24.9% | #318 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $107,400 | -61.9% | #2,888 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $665 | -42.8% | #2,888 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% | +104.1% | #3,016 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 10,862, making it the #2,426 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $47,226, ranking #2,890 out of 3,222 counties — 37.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.7% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $107,400 (-61.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $665/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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86.5% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% below the national rate.
About Wayne County, Missouri
Wayne County, Missouri has a total population of 10,862, making it the 2,426th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $47,226, which ranks #2,890 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $107,400, 61.9% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $665 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Wayne County, Missouri 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.