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Wayne County

Utah · 2,486 residents · 2,461.094 sq mi
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Wayne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,299. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,486
−1%since 2000
from 2,509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+39%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Wayne County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,299
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,184
+51%since 2000
from $15,392 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+49%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,409)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(50)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(140)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(2,267)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(96)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other1.9%(48)
Diversity Score15.8%(392)
Diversity Score
16
+183%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Utah?

Wayne County, Utah has about 2,486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, Utah earns about $49,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, Utah expensive?

In Wayne County, Utah, the median home is worth about $228,800, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Utah?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, Utah?

About 10.1% of people in Wayne County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 309 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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