Wayne County, Mississippi

Total Population: 19,699

County Seat: Waynesboro

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)56.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)37.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Two or More Races1.6%
Other Race0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.