Wayne County, New York
NY · FIPS 36117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90,929 | — | #666 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,506 | -0.9% | #869 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.6 years | +12.1% | #1,040 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,000 | -39.7% | #1,809 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $938 | -19.3% | #1,237 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | -9.3% | #1,125 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 90,929, making it the #666 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $74,506, ranking #869 out of 3,222 counties — 0.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $170,000 (-39.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $938/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
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93.2% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Wayne County, New York
Wayne County, New York has a total population of 90,929, making it the 666th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $74,506, which ranks #869 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $170,000, 39.7% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $938 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.3%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
All data for Wayne County, New York 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.