Wayne County, West Virginia
Total Population: 38,498
County Seat: Wayne
Median Home Value
$124,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$55,539
Across all households
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.6%
65 Years and Over
21.8%
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.3%
No Health Insurance
6.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$55,539
Mean Household Income
$76,974
Per Capita Income
$32,003
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
67.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
20.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$124,900
Median Rent
$883/mo
Total Housing Units
18,238
Owner-Occupied
77.5%
Renter-Occupied
22.5%
Vacancy Rate
14.7%
Married Couple Households
50.4%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.3%
Average Household Size
2.46
Broadband Internet Access
81.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54099.