Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 19,631 with a growth rate of 0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 62nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 20,833 and has seen a growth of -5.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 41 years
There are 15,595 adults, (4,298 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 9,818 (50.1%)
Male: 9,784 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 92.11% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,055 | 92.11% |
| Two or more races | 776 | 3.96% |
| Other race | 463 | 2.36% |
| Black or African American | 239 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 63 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.03% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $35,819. Household income levels show a median of $45,739. The poverty rate stands at 24.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,543 | - |
| Families | $58,359 | $73,524 |
| Households | $45,739 | $60,284 |
| Non Families | $19,434 | $32,948 |
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