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Wayne County

North Carolina · 122,623 residents · 553.922 sq mi
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Wayne County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $104,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
122,623
+8%since 2000
from 113,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
221 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+5%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
103K109K115K121K126K1990201020202024Wayne County
2024119K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,224
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,942 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,446
+20%since 2000
from $17,010 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(67,756)
Black32.9%(37,230)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(5,604)
Asian0.9%(1,063)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(73,373)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(68,216)
Black31.1%(38,107)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(12,162)
Asian1.1%(1,405)
Other2.1%(2,586)
Diversity Score72.8%(89,290)
Diversity Score
73
+12%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, North Carolina?

Wayne County, North Carolina has about 122,623 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Wayne County, North Carolina earns about $41,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, North Carolina expensive?

In Wayne County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $104,800, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, North Carolina?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, North Carolina?

About 18.6% of people in Wayne County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,957 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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