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Wayne County

Pennsylvania · 51,155 residents · 725.769 sq mi
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Wayne County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,572. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $178,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
51,155
+7%since 2000
from 47,722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+20%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K43K46K50K54K1990201020202024Wayne County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,572
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,082 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,275
+67%since 2000
from $16,977 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+5%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(45,647)
Black1.5%(731)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(811)
Asian0.4%(178)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(4,221)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(44,821)
Black3.2%(1,647)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(2,347)
Asian0.8%(418)
Other1.3%(672)
Diversity Score23.7%(12,137)
Segregation Score34.8%(17,799)
Diversity Score
24
+168%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Pennsylvania?

Wayne County, Pennsylvania has about 51,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, Pennsylvania earns about $55,572 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wayne County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $178,700, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Pennsylvania?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, Pennsylvania?

About 10.6% of people in Wayne County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,211 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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