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Wayne County

Georgia · 30,099 residents · 641.813 sq mi
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Wayne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,340. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,099
+13%since 2000
from 26,565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K27K29K32K1990201020202024Wayne County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,340
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,766 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,393
+18%since 2000
from $15,628 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+36%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(19,838)
Black20.1%(5,333)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,013)
Asian0.4%(114)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(12,895)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(21,749)
Black19.7%(5,928)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,719)
Asian0.5%(160)
Other1.2%(362)
Diversity Score53.6%(16,133)
Diversity Score
54
+10%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Georgia?

Wayne County, Georgia has about 30,099 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, Georgia earns about $37,340 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Georgia?

About 10.9% 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 18.3% 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 7,743 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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