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Wayne County

New York · 93,772 residents · 603.83 sq mi
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Wayne County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,562. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $107,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
93,772
Unchangedsince 2000
from 93,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+13%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
89K90K91K93K94K1990201020202024Wayne County
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,562
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,157 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,092
+25%since 2000
from $19,258 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(85,318)
Black2.9%(2,743)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(3,476)
Asian0.5%(465)
Other1.3%(1,252)
Diversity Score20.1%(18,812)
Diversity Score
20
+37%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, New York?

Wayne County, New York has about 93,772 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, New York earns about $52,562 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 $107,400, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, New York?

About 21.5% 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 11.1% of people in Wayne County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,649 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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