COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Wayne County

New York · 89,123 residents · 603.83 sq mi

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Wayne County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,469. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $70,900.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

89,123

−5%vs 2000

vs 93,765 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

148 / sq mi

−5%vs 2000

vs 155 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.8

−11%vs 2000

vs 36.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202491K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$32,469

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $44,157 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,313

−31%vs 2000

vs $19,258 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.3%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$70,900

+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $84,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$410

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $527 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

76.7%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.6% in 2000

23.3% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+15%vs 2000

vs 1.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic92.5%(86,770)

Black3.2%(2,961)

Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2,263)

Asian0.5%(429)

Other0%

Diversity Score14.6%(13,706)

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.6%(85,234)

Black2.9%(2,613)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,487)

Asian0.4%(346)

Other1%(930)

Diversity Score14.2%(12,691)

Diversity Score

−3%vs 2000

vs 15 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.0%

−3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

74.3%

−8.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.9%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.0 min

+35%vs 2000

vs 17.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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, New York?

Wayne County, New York has about 89,123 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wayne County, New York?

The typical household in Wayne County, New York earns about $32,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, New York expensive?

In Wayne County, New York, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, New York?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, New York?

About 8.3% of people in Wayne County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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