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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wayne County

Missouri · 13,259 residents · 759.186 sq mi
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Wayne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,007. 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 is $41,200. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
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

13,259
+15%since 1990
from 11,543 in 1990
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
+6%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,007
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,815 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,434
+59%since 1990
from $8,434 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.9%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 29.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$317
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
21.8% rent
1.7
−17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(11,475)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(243)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(12,899)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(65)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score1.9%(256)
2
−8%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.7%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 48.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
+13%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Missouri?

Wayne County, Missouri has about 13,259 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, Missouri earns about $24,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, Missouri expensive?

In Wayne County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $41,200, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Missouri?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, Missouri?

About 21.9% of people in Wayne County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,716 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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