Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 19,815 with a growth rate of 0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 46th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 20,782 and has seen a growth of -4.65% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 35.8 years
There are 14,802 adults, (3,551 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 9,989 (50.7%)
Male: 9,729 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 56.51% White, 37.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,143 | 56.51% |
| Black or African American | 7,465 | 37.86% |
| Two or more races | 911 | 4.62% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.06% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $31,315. Household income levels show a median of $37,619. The poverty rate stands at 22.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,806 | - |
| Families | $53,694 | $76,285 |
| Households | $37,619 | $60,777 |
| Non Families | $20,498 | $30,854 |
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