Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 10,713 with a growth rate of -0.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 82nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 13,519 and has seen a growth of -20.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.6 years
Female: 50.5 years
Male: 46.1 years
There are 8,730 adults, (2,731 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 5,375 (49.5%)
Male: 5,487 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 93.45% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,151 | 93.45% |
| Two or more races | 519 | 4.78% |
| Other race | 116 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.28% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $33,929. Household income levels show a median of $47,226. The poverty rate stands at 25.72%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,414 | - |
| Families | $57,268 | $67,495 |
| Households | $47,226 | $57,410 |
| Non Families | $31,142 | $37,615 |
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