Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 32,860 with a growth rate of 1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 62nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 30,080 and has seen a growth of 9.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 37.3 years
There are 23,539 adults, (4,987 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 15,562 (50.3%)
Male: 15,387 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 71.05% White, 19.68% Black or African American, 3.45% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,989 | 71.05% |
| Black or African American | 6,091 | 19.68% |
| Two or more races | 1,364 | 4.41% |
| Other race | 1,067 | 3.45% |
| Asian | 402 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.04% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $42,480. Household income levels show a median of $53,427. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,855 | - |
| Families | $64,830 | $78,646 |
| Households | $53,427 | $67,341 |
| Non Families | $22,548 | $38,538 |
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