2023 ACS Census Data · Population 10,942
Wayne County is a small county in Missouri with a population of 10,942. The median household income is $43,393, 33% below the national average. The poverty rate is 25.1%, median home value is $113,100, and 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 55% below the national average.
Population
10,942
2023 estimate
Rank #2419 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$43,393
Household
Rank #2971 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$113,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2689 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
11.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #3140 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.
49.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Missouri avg·33% below national avg
Poverty Rate
69% below Missouri avg·68% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
20% below Missouri avg·21% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$24,091
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
25.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
45.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
30% below Missouri avg·46% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
18% below Missouri avg·32% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Missouri avg·4% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% below Missouri avg·2% above national avg
Housing Units
6,148
Households
4,503
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 →
$1,027
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
33 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
47% below Missouri avg·55% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
9% below Missouri avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
21.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
18.4%
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