Wayne County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,718 | — | #1,903 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $37,619 | -49.9% | #3,099 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,293 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $91,100 | -67.7% | #3,078 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $784 | -32.6% | #2,228 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | +81.1% | #2,889 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 19,718, making it the #1,903 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $37,619, ranking #3,099 out of 3,222 counties — 49.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.8% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $91,100 (-67.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $784/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.3%.
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84.8% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.5% below the national rate.
About Wayne County, Mississippi
Wayne County, Mississippi has a total population of 19,718, making it the 1,903rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $37,619, which ranks #3,099 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 49.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $91,100, 67.7% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $784 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.7 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.9%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Wayne County, Mississippi 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.