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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wayne County

Kentucky · 19,923 residents · 458.043 sq mi
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Wayne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,863. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $44,000. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

Total population
19,923
+14%since 1990
from 17,468 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
+8%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024Wayne County
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,863
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,560 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,601
+92%since 1990
from $6,550 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
29.4%
−7.9 ptssince 1990
from 37.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−9%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(17,079)
Black1.7%(300)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(1,026)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(19,156)
Black1.4%(287)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(291)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score7.4%(1,472)
Diversity Score
7
+26%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.8%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 44.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−36%since 1990
from 22.8 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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Compare Wayne County to nearby counties

WAYNE COUNTY VS
Clinton County
Income$44,844+115%
Home value$122,200+178%
Population9,139−53%
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WAYNE COUNTY VS
Russell County
Income$44,738+114%
Home value$163,200+271%
Population18,608−5%
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WAYNE COUNTY VS
McCreary County
Income$33,750+62%
Home value$85,300+94%
Population17,124−13%
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WAYNE COUNTY VS
Pickett County
Income$49,030+135%
Home value$178,500+306%
Population5,219−73%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Kentucky?

Wayne County, Kentucky has about 19,923 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, Kentucky earns about $20,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, Kentucky expensive?

In Wayne County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $44,000, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Kentucky?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, Kentucky?

About 29.4% of people in Wayne County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,455 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9203Census Tract 9202.02Census Tract 9201.02Census Tract 9201.01Census Tract 9202.01Census Tract 9204.02Census Tract 9204.01Census Tract 9207.02Census Tract 9207.01
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 42633ZIP 42518ZIP 42603
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