Wayne County, Tennessee

Total Population: 16,251

County Seat: Waynesboro

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Median Home Value

$126,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,824

Across all households

Median Age

44.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Two or More Races4.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

17.2%

65 Years and Over

19.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

43.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

13.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,824

Mean Household Income

$76,998

Per Capita Income

$29,526

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$126,600

Median Rent

$619/mo

Total Housing Units

7,205

Owner-Occupied

81.5%

Renter-Occupied

18.5%

Vacancy Rate

20.4%

Married Couple Households

47.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.9%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

81.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47181.