Wayne County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,164 | — | #1,248 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,878 | -21.7% | #2,182 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.8 years | +15.2% | #782 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,100 | -54.9% | #2,548 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $915 | -21.3% | #1,351 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +15.7% | #1,870 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 38,164, making it the #1,248 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $58,878, ranking #2,182 out of 3,222 counties — 21.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $127,100 (-54.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $915/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.6%.
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95.3% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Wayne County, West Virginia
Wayne County, West Virginia has a total population of 38,164, making it the 1,248th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $58,878, which ranks #2,182 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $127,100, 54.9% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $915 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.2 min.
Wayne County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Wayne County, West Virginia 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.