Wayne County, North Carolina
Total Population: 117,606
County Seat: Goldsboro
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.