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Wayne County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Wayne County's estimated 2025 population is 37,098 with a growth rate of -0.79% 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 -12.71% since that time.

37,098
Total Population
73
Population Density (mi²)
14
Population Rank (State)
-294 -0.79%
Annual Population Growth

Wayne County Population

Wayne County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wayne County includes 96.02% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White36,96496.02%
Two or more races1,1092.88%
Black or African American3260.85%
Other race820.21%
Asian170.04%

Wayne County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wayne County's average per capita income is $45,081. Household income levels show a median of $55,539. The poverty rate stands at 15.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$81,667-
Families$72,296$92,675
Households$55,539$76,974
Non Families$28,885$42,669

$45,081

Average Income

$55,539

Median Household Income

15.68%

Poverty Rate