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CITY · 2020 ACS

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

Total population
7,160
−4%vs 2021
vs 7,425 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
40.9
−4%vs 2021
vs 42.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K20202024Wayne
20247K
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.8%(342)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(408)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(560)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(570)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(419)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.4%(819)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(802)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.2%(1,019)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(1,022)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.7%(692)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845%(355)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(152)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,902
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $106,590 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median home value
$551,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $562,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,585
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,690 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.5% in 2021
39.4% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+3%vs 2021
vs 5.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(5,769)
Black3.4%(242)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(322)
Asian7.5%(540)
Other3.1%(223)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.4%(304)
Dominican3.1%(213)
Panamanian0.6%(39)
Puerto Rican0.4%(30)
Cuban0.3%(18)
Peruvian0.2%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.2%(149)
Chinese1.6%(111)
Vietnamese1.5%(100)
Filipino1%(68)
Korean0.8%(53)
Thai0.2%(13)
Ancestry
Irish24.7%(1,699)
German16.4%(1,129)
Italian14.1%(972)
English11.4%(788)
Polish5.4%(370)
American3.9%(269)
French3%(208)
Bulgarian2.4%(162)
Scottish1.9%(132)
Welsh1.7%(120)
Greek1.3%(93)
Russian1.3%(92)
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Scotch-Irish1.3%(91)
Swiss0.9%(60)
Armenian0.8%(55)
Dutch0.7%(48)
Norwegian0.6%(42)
Iranian0.4%(28)
Egyptian0.3%(19)
Slovene0.3%(19)
Lithuanian0.2%(14)
Swedish0.2%(14)
Lebanese0.2%(13)
Czech0.2%(13)
Slovak0.2%(13)
British0.2%(12)
Ukrainian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
36.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
−1%vs 2021
vs 26.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.8%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 67.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.2%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.7% in 2021
Female
49.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
Foreign born
15.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 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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