Wayne County, Georgia

Total Population: 30,519

County Seat: Jesup

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Median Home Value

$149,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,562

Across all households

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)70.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)19.7%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Two or More Races2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%

Under 18 Years

24.3%

65 Years and Over

16.3%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.9%

No Health Insurance

18.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,562

Mean Household Income

$65,837

Per Capita Income

$25,077

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$149,800

Median Rent

$839/mo

Total Housing Units

12,590

Owner-Occupied

65.9%

Renter-Occupied

34.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Married Couple Households

44.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.4%

Average Household Size

2.59

Broadband Internet Access

83.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13305.