Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 91,512 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 31st largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 93,751 and has seen a growth of -2.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.6 years
Female: 44.6 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 71,846 adults, (18,932 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 45,325 (49.8%)
Male: 45,604 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 87.59% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,642 | 87.59% |
| Two or more races | 6,195 | 6.81% |
| Black or African American | 2,100 | 2.31% |
| Other race | 2,023 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 692 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 233 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.05% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $51,425. Household income levels show a median of $74,506. The poverty rate stands at 11.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,695 | - |
| Families | $96,782 | $108,894 |
| Households | $74,506 | $89,779 |
| Non Families | $38,952 | $51,820 |
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