Wayne County, Mississippi
Total Population: 19,699
County Seat: Waynesboro
Median Home Value
$88,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$36,791
Across all households
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.8%
65 Years and Over
17.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.9%
No Health Insurance
16.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
84.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$36,791
Mean Household Income
$63,668
Per Capita Income
$26,336
Unemployment Rate (16+)
7.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
68.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
20.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$88,000
Median Rent
$786/mo
Total Housing Units
9,101
Owner-Occupied
88.3%
Renter-Occupied
11.7%
Vacancy Rate
18.2%
Married Couple Households
41.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
—
Male Householder, No Partner
18.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
38.0%
Average Household Size
2.63
Broadband Internet Access
80.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28153.