COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wayne County

West Virginia · 42,903 residents · 506.005 sq mi

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Wayne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,352. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.4

US median: 35.2

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

42,903

+3%since 1990

from 41,636 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

85 / sq mi

+3%since 1990

from 82 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.4

+9%since 1990

from 35.3 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,352

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $19,688 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,906

+58%since 1990

from $9,430 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

19.6%

−2.2 ptssince 1990

from 21.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$63,600

+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $46,300 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$382

+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $288 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

78.1%

+1.5 ptssince 1990

from 76.6% in 1990

21.9% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−1%since 1990

from 2.4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.7%(41,521)

Black0%(18)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(139)

Asian0.1%(28)

Diversity Score1.5%(630)

2000

White, non-Hispanic98.4%(42,210)

Black0.1%(53)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(202)

Asian0.2%(86)

Diversity Score2%(855)

Diversity Score

+32%since 1990

from 2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.9%

+2.8 ptssince 1990

from 9.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

70.5%

+7.5 ptssince 1990

from 63.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.7%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 3.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.1 min

−10%since 1990

from 21.3 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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, West Virginia?

Wayne County, West Virginia has about 42,903 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wayne County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Wayne County, West Virginia earns about $27,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, West Virginia expensive?

In Wayne County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $63,600, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, West Virginia?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, West Virginia?

About 19.6% of people in Wayne County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,267 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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