Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 52,044 with a growth rate of 0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 43rd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 52,840 and has seen a growth of -1.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.2 years
Female: 51.1 years
Male: 47.8 years
There are 42,854 adults, (13,107 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 23,853 (46.5%)
Male: 27,409 (53.5%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 88.96% White, 3.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,605 | 88.96% |
| Two or more races | 2,744 | 5.35% |
| Black or African American | 1,657 | 3.23% |
| Other race | 754 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 389 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.05% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $42,623. Household income levels show a median of $62,381. The poverty rate stands at 12.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,867 | - |
| Families | $80,383 | $98,905 |
| Households | $62,381 | $85,112 |
| Non Families | $40,039 | $56,832 |
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