Wayne County, West Virginia

Total Population: 38,498

County Seat: Wayne

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.9%
Two or More Races2.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.