Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 116,941 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 24th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 114,409 and has seen a growth of 2.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 37.5 years
There are 88,652 adults, (22,186 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 58,544 (50.2%)
Male: 58,044 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 93.33% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108,807 | 93.33% |
| Two or more races | 3,943 | 3.38% |
| Black or African American | 1,406 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 1,341 | 1.15% |
| Other race | 986 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 105 | 0.09% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $48,790. Household income levels show a median of $73,574. The poverty rate stands at 9.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,194 | $117,695 |
| Families | $87,580 | $109,309 |
| Households | $73,574 | $91,644 |
| Non Families | $39,398 | $52,048 |
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