Wayne County, Utah
UT · FIPS 49055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,584 | — | #3,067 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,607 | +1.9% | #742 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.0 years | +18.3% | #605 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $411,800 | +46.1% | #264 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $884 | -24.0% | #1,529 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -16.0% | #917 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 2,584, making it the #3,067 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $76,607, ranking #742 out of 3,222 counties — 1.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $411,800 (+46.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $884/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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95.8% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Wayne County, Utah
Wayne County, Utah has a total population of 2,584, making it the 3,067th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $76,607, which ranks #742 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $411,800, 46.1% above the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $884 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.4 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Wayne County, Utah 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.