Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 6,842 with a growth rate of 1.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 91st largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 6,419 and has seen a growth of 6.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 41.4 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 4,837 adults, (1,475 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 3,233 (49.5%)
Male: 3,299 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 94.08% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,145 | 94.08% |
| Two or more races | 348 | 5.33% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.09% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $43,385. Household income levels show a median of $61,964. The poverty rate stands at 10.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,386 | - |
| Families | $81,389 | $104,201 |
| Households | $61,964 | $90,040 |
| Non Families | $37,109 | $60,776 |
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