Wayne County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47181 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,168 | — | #2,088 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,294 | -30.4% | #2,644 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #855 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,700 | -53.6% | #2,511 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $619 | -46.8% | #3,016 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% | +58.4% | #2,669 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 16,168, making it the #2,088 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $52,294, ranking #2,644 out of 3,222 counties — 30.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.0% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $130,700 (-53.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $619/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.2%.
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88.6% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Wayne County, Tennessee
Wayne County, Tennessee has a total population of 16,168, making it the 2,088th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $52,294, which ranks #2,644 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $130,700, 53.6% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $619 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.8 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Wayne County, Tennessee 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.