2023 ACS Census Data · Population 51,189
Wayne County is a mid-sized county in Pennsylvania with a population of 51,189. The median household income is $62,182, near the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2%, median home value is $228,200, and 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
51,189
2023 estimate
Rank #995 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$62,182
Household
Rank #1706 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$228,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #935 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #1601 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.
46.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.7%
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.
8.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% below Pennsylvania avg·4% below national avg
Poverty Rate
4% below Pennsylvania avg·19% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
14% below Pennsylvania avg·12% 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 →
$33,735
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
14% above Pennsylvania avg·9% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% above Pennsylvania avg·5% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above Pennsylvania avg·12% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% below Pennsylvania avg·18% below national avg
Housing Units
32,054
Households
20,314
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 →
$1,634
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
16% below Pennsylvania avg·10% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Pennsylvania avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.6%
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