Wayne County, North Carolina

Total Population: 117,606

County Seat: Goldsboro

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Median Home Value

$162,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,082

Across all households

Median Age

37.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)51.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)30.2%
Hispanic or Latino13.2%
Two or More Races4.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.7%

65 Years and Over

16.7%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.5%

No Health Insurance

12.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,082

Mean Household Income

$77,193

Per Capita Income

$31,216

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$162,700

Median Rent

$932/mo

Total Housing Units

53,134

Owner-Occupied

61.5%

Renter-Occupied

38.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Married Couple Households

44.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.2%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

88.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37191.