Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 37,115 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 14th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 42,501 and has seen a growth of -12.67% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 43.6 years
There are 30,381 adults, (8,485 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 19,471 (51%)
Male: 18,693 (49%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 95.88% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,590 | 95.88% |
| Two or more races | 1,031 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 366 | 0.96% |
| Other race | 154 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $45,487. Household income levels show a median of $58,878. The poverty rate stands at 14.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,384 | - |
| Families | $76,873 | $94,812 |
| Households | $58,878 | $78,850 |
| Non Families | $29,218 | $42,727 |
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