2023 ACS Census Data · Population 66,377
Wayne County is a mid-sized county in Indiana with a population of 66,377. The median household income is $56,652, 13% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.9%, median home value is $126,100, and 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
66,377
2023 estimate
Rank #825 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$56,652
Household
Rank #2221 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$126,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2408 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1861 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% below Indiana avg·13% below national avg
Poverty Rate
44% below Indiana avg·13% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Indiana avg·4% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,990
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
29% below Indiana avg·40% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below Indiana avg·12% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below Indiana avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
21% below Indiana avg·8% below national avg
Housing Units
30,758
Households
26,818
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,109
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
6% below Indiana avg·16% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Indiana avg·0% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.0%
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