Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 66,002 with a growth rate of -0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 27th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 68,897 and has seen a growth of -4.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 51,380 adults, (13,101 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 34,009 (51.2%)
Male: 32,388 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 86.55% White, 3.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,465 | 86.55% |
| Two or more races | 4,110 | 6.19% |
| Black or African American | 2,566 | 3.86% |
| Other race | 1,531 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 602 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 119 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $42,404. Household income levels show a median of $55,692. The poverty rate stands at 17.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,684 | $118,260 |
| Families | $75,568 | $99,278 |
| Households | $55,692 | $79,425 |
| Non Families | $33,005 | $42,695 |
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