Wayne County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37191 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 118,652 | — | #539 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,733 | -20.5% | #2,107 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,705 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,700 | -36.6% | #1,659 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $965 | -17.0% | #1,121 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | +37.6% | #2,354 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 118,652, making it the #539 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $59,733, ranking #2,107 out of 3,222 counties — 20.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $178,700 (-36.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $965/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.5%.
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87.9% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% below the national rate.
About Wayne County, North Carolina
Wayne County, North Carolina has a total population of 118,652, making it the 539th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $59,733, which ranks #2,107 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $178,700, 36.6% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $965 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.7%).
All data for Wayne County, North Carolina 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.