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Wayne County

West Virginia · 42,481 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 $35,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
42,481
−1%since 2000
from 42,903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K41K42K43K1990201020202024Wayne County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,079
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,352 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,410
+24%since 2000
from $14,906 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(42,210)
Black0.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(202)
Asian0.2%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(855)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(41,706)
Black0.2%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(218)
Asian0.2%(72)
Other0.9%(395)
Diversity Score4.4%(1,876)
Diversity Score
4
+122%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, West Virginia?

Wayne County, West Virginia has about 42,481 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, West Virginia earns about $35,079 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 $85,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, West Virginia?

About 12.7% 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 20.2% 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 845 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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