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Wayne County

Ohio · 116,894 residents · 554.789 sq mi
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Wayne County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,424. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $156,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116,894
+5%since 2000
from 111,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
100K105K109K114K118K1990201020202024Wayne County
2024117K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,424
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,907
+58%since 2000
from $18,330 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(107,151)
Black1.5%(1,723)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(837)
Asian0.7%(732)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(8,142)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(106,930)
Black1.5%(1,755)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2,755)
Asian0.8%(950)
Other2.1%(2,442)
Diversity Score16.4%(19,224)
Segregation Score31.6%(36,961)
Diversity Score
16
+125%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Ohio?

Wayne County, Ohio has about 116,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, Ohio earns about $61,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, Ohio expensive?

In Wayne County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Ohio?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, Ohio?

About 10.7% of people in Wayne County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,433 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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