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Wayne County

Missouri · 13,521 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 $30,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $72,200. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,521
+2%since 2000
from 13,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,621
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,007 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,105
+27%since 2000
from $13,434 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−43.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+37%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(12,899)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(65)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(256)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(13,053)
Black0.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1%(140)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other2.4%(327)
Diversity Score9.5%(1,286)
Diversity Score
10
+393%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Missouri?

Wayne County, Missouri has about 13,521 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, Missouri earns about $30,621 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 $72,200, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Missouri?

About 8.7% 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 19.8% 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 1,978 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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