Wayne County's estimated 2025 population is 6,702 with a growth rate of 1.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 93rd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 6,419 and has seen a growth of 4.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 94.65% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (94.65%)
Two or more races (4.2%)
Asian (0.43%)
Black or African American (0.37%)
Other race (0.35%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,169 | 94.65% |
| Two or more races | 274 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.35% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wayne County's average per capita income is $42,854. Household income levels show a median of $59,118. The poverty rate stands at 15.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,405 | - |
| Families | $77,440 | $98,029 |
| Households | $59,118 | $85,767 |
| Non Families | $37,237 | $60,854 |
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