2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,251
Wayne County is a small county in Tennessee with a population of 16,251. The median household income is $52,824, 19% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.5%, median home value is $126,600, and 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 48% below the national average.
Population
16,251
2023 estimate
Rank #2086 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,824
Household
Rank #2502 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$126,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #2400 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #3030 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.
43.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
10% below Tennessee avg·19% below national avg
Poverty Rate
17% below Tennessee avg·24% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% below Tennessee avg·16% 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 →
$29,526
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
48.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
37% below Tennessee avg·39% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
28% below Tennessee avg·33% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above Tennessee avg·12% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
16% above Tennessee avg·21% above national avg
Housing Units
7,205
Households
5,734
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,054
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
36% below Tennessee avg·48% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Tennessee avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
16.2%
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