Wayne County, Utah

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,557

    Share

    Wayne County is a small rural county in Utah with a population of 2,557. The median household income is $70,074, 8% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.1%, median home value is $364,800, and 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    2,557

    2023 estimate

    Rank #3070 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $70,074

    Household

    Rank #1054 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $364,800

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #302 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    25.2%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #1128 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    48.6%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    5.1%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    6.3%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    5.5%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Utah
    $80,176
    Wayne County
    $70,074

    13% below Utah avg·8% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Utah
    10.1%
    Wayne County
    9.1%

    10% above Utah avg·39% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Utah
    62.5%
    Wayne County
    59.4%

    5% below Utah avg·3% 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 →

    $34,710

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    9.1%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    59.4%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Utah
    $377,586
    Wayne County
    $364,800

    3% below Utah avg·74% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Utah
    $1,101
    Wayne County
    $1,018

    8% below Utah avg·10% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Utah
    77.0%
    Wayne County
    75.8%

    2% below Utah avg·4% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Utah
    23.3%
    Wayne County
    28.3%

    21% below Utah avg·20% below national avg

    Housing Units

    1,713

    Households

    1,085

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.3

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,395

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    90.4%

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Utah
    28.6%
    Wayne County
    25.2%

    12% below Utah avg·5% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Utah
    93.0%
    Wayne County
    95.7%

    3% above Utah avg·8% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    4.5%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    14.5%

    Powered by Cambium AI

    Dive deeper into Wayne County data

    Run custom audience analysis, segment the population, and chat with personas. All in one platform.

    Explore in Cambium AI

    More Counties in Utah

    View all Utah counties →