COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wayne County

Indiana · 71,097 residents · 401.755 sq mi

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Wayne County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,885. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $80,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.7

US median: 35.2

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 45%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

71,097

−1%since 1990

from 71,951 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

177 / sq mi

−1%since 1990

from 179 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.7

+8%since 1990

from 34.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202466K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,885

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $23,475 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,727

+54%since 1990

from $11,535 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

11.4%

−3.5 ptssince 1990

from 14.9% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$80,700

+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $42,200 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$446

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $300 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

68.7%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 67.6% in 1990

31.3% rent

Afford Score

2.3

+29%since 1990

from 1.8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic94%(67,649)

Black5.3%(3,789)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(334)

Asian0.2%(124)

Diversity Score15.2%(10,915)

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.4%(64,967)

Black5.1%(3,594)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(971)

Asian0.5%(356)

Diversity Score16.6%(11,820)

Diversity Score

+10%since 1990

from 15 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.7%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 11.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

78.1%

+6.9 ptssince 1990

from 71.2% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.8%

+0.6 ptssince 1990

from 5.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.6 min

−25%since 1990

from 16.9 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Indiana?

Wayne County, Indiana has about 71,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, Indiana earns about $34,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, Indiana expensive?

In Wayne County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Indiana?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, Indiana?

About 11.4% of people in Wayne County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 854 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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