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Wayne

Ohio · 841 residents · 0.322 sq mi
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Wayne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,211. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
841
Unchangedsince 2000
from 842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,612 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+3%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7568791K1K1K1990201020202024Wayne
2024924
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,211
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,185
+36%since 2000
from $17,028 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 10%
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(790)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(753)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(47)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.1%(34)
Diversity Score24.2%(204)
Diversity Score
24
+144%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+98%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne, Ohio?

Wayne, Ohio has about 841 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne, Ohio?

The typical household in Wayne, Ohio earns about $59,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne, Ohio expensive?

In Wayne, Ohio, the median home is worth about $94,100, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne, Ohio?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne, Ohio?

About 15.0% of people in Wayne, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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