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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wayne County

Georgia · 26,565 residents · 641.813 sq mi
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Wayne County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,766. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,565
+19%since 1990
from 22,356 in 1990
1990 – 2025
41 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+8%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K24K27K29K32K1990201020202024Wayne County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,766
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,311 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,628
+59%since 1990
from $9,856 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
23.5% rent
1.7
−9%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(17,941)
Black19.5%(4,349)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(194)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score41.2%(9,214)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(19,838)
Black20.1%(5,333)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,013)
Asian0.4%(114)
Diversity Score48.5%(12,895)
49
+18%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+1%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Georgia?

Wayne County, Georgia has about 26,565 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wayne County, Georgia?

The typical household in Wayne County, Georgia earns about $32,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, Georgia expensive?

In Wayne County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Georgia?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, Georgia?

About 16.7% of people in Wayne County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,209 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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