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Wayne

West Virginia · 1,443 residents · 1.18 sq mi
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Wayne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,000. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,500. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
1,443
+31%since 2000
from 1,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,223 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+19%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9461K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wayne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,242 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,873
+28%since 2000
from $11,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
55.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+31%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,082)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,374)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(41)
Diversity Score
3
+56%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−20%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
59.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne, West Virginia?

Wayne, West Virginia has about 1,443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne, West Virginia?

The typical household in Wayne, West Virginia earns about $24,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne, West Virginia expensive?

In Wayne, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne, West Virginia?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne, West Virginia?

About 21.2% of people in Wayne, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 315 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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