Wayne County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,262 | — | #1,000 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,381 | -17.0% | #1,860 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.2 years | +26.5% | #270 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $242,100 | -14.1% | #958 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,038 | -10.7% | #878 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -3.8% | #1,302 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 51,262, making it the #1,000 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $62,381, ranking #1,860 out of 3,222 counties — 17.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $242,100 (-14.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,038/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.5%.
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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, Pennsylvania
Wayne County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 51,262, making it the 1,000th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $62,381, which ranks #1,860 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $242,100, 14.1% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $1,038 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.0%).
All data for Wayne County, Pennsylvania 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.