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Wayne

Pennsylvania · 6,635 residents · 2.124 sq mi
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The short version

Wayne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,539. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $713,300. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,635
−4%since 2023
from 6,902 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,124 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 3,250 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+6%since 2023
from 43.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K20202024Wayne
20247K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(371)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(207)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(536)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(415)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(331)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(774)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.3%(553)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.6%(1,103)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.4%(1,221)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.8%(648)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(359)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(117)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$150,539
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $143,981 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,385
+15%since 2023
from $81,153 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+4%since 2023
from 0.491 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$713,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $664,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,022
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,993 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+3%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wayne on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(5,813)
Black1.6%(111)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(424)
Asian5.2%(358)
Other2.8%(196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(5,919)
Black2.2%(145)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(60)
Asian4.1%(275)
Other3.6%(236)
Diversity Score
25
−29%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian0.6%(39)
Puerto Rican0.2%(13)
Cuban0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Chinese1.8%(117)
Asian Indian1.1%(76)
Korean0.9%(63)
Uzbek0.3%(19)
Ancestry
Irish33.2%(2,203)
German21.3%(1,411)
Italian14.3%(949)
English10.4%(687)
Polish4.1%(272)
Scottish2.6%(172)
Greek1.8%(121)
Iranian1.8%(118)
British1.2%(82)
Portuguese1.1%(76)
American1%(67)
Dutch0.9%(63)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.8%(56)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(56)
Swedish0.8%(56)
Arab0.7%(46)
Welsh0.7%(45)
Lebanese0.5%(30)
French0.4%(29)
Slovak0.4%(28)
Canadian0.4%(26)
Ukrainian0.4%(24)
Hungarian0.3%(21)
Israeli0.3%(20)
Iraqi0.2%(16)
Lithuanian0.2%(16)
Slovene0.2%(12)
Swiss0.2%(10)
Russian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+1%since 2023
from 27.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
Female
54.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
Foreign born
10.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.7%(899)
Married55.2%(1,472)
Widowed0.6%(16)
Divorced10.4%(278)
Women 15+
Never married32.6%(930)
Married51.2%(1,463)
Widowed7.4%(212)
Divorced8.8%(251)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne, Pennsylvania?

Wayne, Pennsylvania has about 6,635 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wayne, Pennsylvania earns about $150,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wayne, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $713,300, and the typical rent is about $2,022 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne, Pennsylvania?

About 71.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne, Pennsylvania?

About 9.1% of people in Wayne, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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