U.S. County · Profile

Wayne County

19.7KTotal Population
24Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.81%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wayne County has a population of 19,703 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wayne County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White57.1%11,250
Black or African American37.9%7,467
Hispanic or Latino3.7%729
Two or More Races3.4%670
Some Other Race1.6%315
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wayne County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$34,875
53.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,479
36.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.1%
92.2% above national average
Median Age
38.8 years

Income & Poverty

$34,875Median Household Income
$24,479Per Capita Income
22.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$34,875$58,691
Families$57,118$74,984
Married-couple Families$57,118$63,972
Nonfamily Households$19,172$20,706

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wayne County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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