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Wayne

Pennsylvania · 7,160 residents · 2.124 sq mi
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Wayne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,902. Population has declined 4% since 2021. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $551,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

7,160
−4%vs 2021
vs 7,425 in 2021
2020 – 2024
3,371 / sq mi
−4%vs 2021
vs 3,496 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
40.9
−4%vs 2021
vs 42.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
7K7K7K7K8K20202024Wayne
20247K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$101,902
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $106,590 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$62,739
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $62,881 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$551,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $562,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,585
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,690 in 2021
US average: $1,124
60.6%
+5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.5% in 2021
39.4% rent
5.4
+3%vs 2021
vs 5.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(5,668)
Black4.9%(363)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(626)
Asian7.2%(534)
Other3.2%(234)
Diversity Score50.2%(3,727)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(5,769)
Black3.4%(242)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(322)
Asian7.5%(540)
Other3.1%(223)
Diversity Score41.1%(2,946)
41
−18%vs 2021
vs 50 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
36.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
−1%vs 2021
vs 26.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
67.8%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 67.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
8.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
75.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
66.2%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.7% in 2021
49.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
15.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
5.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Wayne, Pennsylvania?

Wayne, Pennsylvania has about 7,160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wayne, Pennsylvania earns about $101,902 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 $551,500, and the typical rent is about $1,585 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne, Pennsylvania?

About 69.1% 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 5.7% 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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