Wayne County, TN
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Wayne County Overview
16,325
TOTAL POPULATION
9,121
MALE POPULATION
7,204
FEMALE POPULATION
126.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
78.98
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,538
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,222
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,360
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,690
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,558
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Wayne County Area Codes
Race in Wayne County
The most populous races in Wayne County are White / Caucasian (14,645 | 89.7%), Black / African American (786 | 4.8%), and Two or more Races (706 | 4.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 22 | 0.1% |
Black / African American | 786 | 4.8% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 24 | 0.2% |
Hispanic or Latino | 386 | 2.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 15 | 0.1% |
White / Caucasian | 14,645 | 89.7% |
Two or more Races | 706 | 4.3% |
Some other Race | 127 | 0.8% |
Total | 16,325 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Wayne County
The most populous ancestries reported in Wayne County are American (3,112 | 19.1%), English (2,046 | 12.5%), Irish (1,990 | 12.2%), German (1,379 | 8.5%), and Mexican (287 | 1.8%), together accounting for 54.0% of all Wayne County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 178 | 1.1% |
Alsatian | 14 | 0.1% |
American | 3,112 | 19.1% |
Arab | 41 | 0.3% |
Austrian | 13 | 0.1% |
Blackfeet | 20 | 0.1% |
British | 169 | 1.0% |
Cajun | 20 | 0.1% |
Central American | 46 | 0.3% |
Cherokee | 61 | 0.4% |
Dutch | 148 | 0.9% |
English | 2,046 | 12.5% |
European | 110 | 0.7% |
French | 160 | 1.0% |
French Canadian | 7 | 0.0% |
German | 1,379 | 8.5% |
Greek | 3 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 29 | 0.2% |
Irish | 1,990 | 12.2% |
Italian | 227 | 1.4% |
Korean | 45 | 0.3% |
Lebanese | 41 | 0.3% |
Lithuanian | 23 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 287 | 1.8% |
Native Hawaiian | 1 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 64 | 0.4% |
Norwegian | 45 | 0.3% |
Polish | 34 | 0.2% |
Puerto Rican | 48 | 0.3% |
Scandinavian | 18 | 0.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 211 | 1.3% |
Scottish | 227 | 1.4% |
Slovene | 3 | 0.0% |
Spanish | 5 | 0.0% |
Subsaharan African | 178 | 1.1% |
Swedish | 101 | 0.6% |
Swiss | 14 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 78 | 0.5% |
Welsh | 69 | 0.4% | View All 39 Rows |
Immigrants in Wayne County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wayne County came from Central America (148 | 0.9%), Latin America (148 | 0.9%), Mexico (97 | 0.6%), Asia (37 | 0.2%), and South Eastern Asia (37 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Wayne County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 17 | 0.1% |
Asia | 37 | 0.2% |
Central America | 148 | 0.9% |
Europe | 2 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 29 | 0.2% |
Honduras | 22 | 0.1% |
Laos | 15 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 148 | 0.9% |
Mexico | 97 | 0.6% |
Northern Europe | 2 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 22 | 0.1% |
Scotland | 2 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 17 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 37 | 0.2% | View All 14 Rows |
Sex and Age in Wayne County
Sex and Age in Wayne County
The most populous age groups in Wayne County are 40 to 44 Years (816 | 8.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (649 | 9.0%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 390 (4.3%) | 381 (5.3%) |
5 to 9 Years | 391 (4.3%) | 265 (3.7%) |
10 to 14 Years | 436 (4.8%) | 401 (5.6%) |
15 to 19 Years | 428 (4.7%) | 448 (6.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 626 (6.9%) | 340 (4.7%) |
25 to 29 Years | 663 (7.3%) | 380 (5.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 748 (8.2%) | 423 (5.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 533 (5.8%) | 378 (5.2%) |
40 to 44 Years | 816 (8.9%) | 433 (6.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 694 (7.6%) | 446 (6.2%) |
50 to 54 Years | 751 (8.2%) | 519 (7.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 447 (4.9%) | 457 (6.3%) |
60 to 64 Years | 780 (8.6%) | 649 (9.0%) |
65 to 69 Years | 441 (4.8%) | 555 (7.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 444 (4.9%) | 372 (5.2%) |
75 to 79 Years | 215 (2.4%) | 361 (5.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 214 (2.4%) | 235 (3.3%) |
85 Years and over | 104 (1.1%) | 161 (2.2%) |
Total | 9,121 (100.0%) | 7,204 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Wayne County
Median Family Size in Wayne County
The median family size in Wayne County is 3.05 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,809 | 73.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (426 | 11.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.51 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 2,809 (73.5%) | 3.16 |
Single Male/Father | 426 (11.2%) | 2.51 |
Single Female/Mother | 587 (15.4%) | 2.93 |
Total Families | 3,822 (100.0%) | 3.05 |
Median Household Size in Wayne County
The median household size in Wayne County is 2.52 persons per household, with single female/mother households (587 | 10.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (1,922 | 33.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 2,809 (48.9%) | 3.18 |
Single Male/Father | 426 (7.4%) | 2.86 |
Single Female/Mother | 587 (10.2%) | 3.36 |
Non-family | 1,922 (33.5%) | 1.21 |
Total Households | 5,744 (100.0%) | 2.52 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wayne County
Out of a total of 5,744 households in Wayne County, 3,822 (66.5%) are family households, while 1,922 (33.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,628, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,565.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,565 (27.3%) |
2-Person Households | 1,628 (28.3%) | 343 (6.0%) |
3-Person Households | 1,014 (17.6%) | 9 (0.2%) |
4-Person Households | 671 (11.7%) | 5 (0.1%) |
5-Person Households | 405 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 49 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 55 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,822 (66.5%) | 1,922 (33.5%) |
Female Fertility in Wayne County
Fertility by Age in Wayne County
Average fertility rate in Wayne County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.6% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 3 (2.1%) | 7.0 |
20 to 34 years | 91 (63.6%) | 80.0 |
35 to 50 years | 49 (34.3%) | 34.0 |
Total | 143 (100.0%) | 47.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wayne County
58.7% of women with births (143) in Wayne County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 35 (38.5%) | 56 (61.5%) |
35 to 50 years | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 84 (58.7%) | 59 (41.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Wayne County
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 34 (23.8%) | 38.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 81 (56.6%) | 72.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 18 (12.6%) | 57.0 |
Graduate Degree | 10 (7.0%) | 63.0 |
Total | 143 (100.0%) | 47.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wayne County
41.3% of women with births in Wayne County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 56 (69.1%) | 25 (30.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 84 (58.7%) | 59 (41.3%) |
Income in Wayne County
Income Overview in Wayne County
Per Capita Income in Wayne County is $26,538, while median incomes of families and households are $63,222 and $49,360 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 16,325 | $26,538 |
Median Family Income | 3,822 | $63,222 |
Mean Family Income | 3,822 | $81,596 |
Median Household Income | 5,744 | $49,360 |
Mean Household Income | 5,744 | $69,064 |
Income Deficit | 3,822 | $9,690 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 16,325 | 19.50% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 16,325 | 80.50¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 16,325 | 0.48 |
Earnings by Sex in Wayne County
Average Earnings in Wayne County are $32,408, $35,120 for men and $28,270 for women, a difference of 19.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 4,512 (60.1%) | $35,120 |
Female | 2,998 (39.9%) | $28,270 |
Total | 7,510 (100.0%) | $32,408 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wayne County
The most common earnings brackets in Wayne County are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (430 | 9.5%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (332 | 11.1%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 192 (4.3%) | 129 (4.3%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 74 (1.6%) | 126 (4.2%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 184 (4.1%) | 168 (5.6%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 269 (6.0%) | 103 (3.4%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 135 (3.0%) | 155 (5.2%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 131 (2.9%) | 117 (3.9%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 141 (3.1%) | 110 (3.7%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 87 (1.9%) | 28 (0.9%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 152 (3.4%) | 92 (3.1%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 197 (4.4%) | 332 (11.1%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 279 (6.2%) | 267 (8.9%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 407 (9.0%) | 159 (5.3%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 237 (5.2%) | 185 (6.2%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 430 (9.5%) | 287 (9.6%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 189 (4.2%) | 243 (8.1%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 253 (5.6%) | 142 (4.7%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 236 (5.2%) | 137 (4.6%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 199 (4.4%) | 76 (2.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 351 (7.8%) | 98 (3.3%) |
$100,000+ | 369 (8.2%) | 44 (1.5%) |
Total | 4,512 (100.0%) | 2,998 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wayne County
Average earnings in Wayne County are $42,118 for men and $29,401 for women, a difference of 30.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $54,792, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,385. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $52,724, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,293.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $24,385 | $23,293 |
High School Diploma | $37,500 | $24,327 |
College or Associate's Degree | $44,451 | $30,027 |
Bachelor's Degree | $54,792 | $39,596 |
Graduate Degree | $36,979 | $52,724 |
Total | $42,118 | $29,401 |
Family Income in Wayne County
Family Income Brackets in Wayne County
According to the Wayne County family income data, there are 722 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.9% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 50 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 203 | 5.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 61 | 1.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 325 | 8.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 260 | 6.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 680 | 17.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 719 | 18.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 722 | 18.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 543 | 14.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 260 | 6.8% |
$200,000+ | 50 | 1.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wayne County
4-person families (716 | 18.7%) account for the highest median family income in Wayne County with $93,095 per family, while 2-person families (1,805 | 47.2%) have the highest median income of $24,958 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 1,805 (47.2%) | $49,917 |
3-Person Families | 886 (23.2%) | $65,543 |
4-Person Families | 716 (18.7%) | $93,095 |
5-Person Families | 335 (8.8%) | $51,582 |
6-Person Families | 43 (1.1%) | $86,250 |
7+ Person Families | 37 (1.0%) | $58,681 |
Total | 3,822 (100.0%) | $63,222 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wayne County
The median family income in Wayne County is $63,222, with families comprising 3+ earners (358) having the highest median family income of $114,868, while families with no earners (801) have the lowest median family income of $38,157, accounting for 9.4% and 21.0% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 801 (21.0%) | $38,157 |
1 Earner | 1,298 (34.0%) | $48,412 |
2 Earners | 1,365 (35.7%) | $85,014 |
3+ Earners | 358 (9.4%) | $114,868 |
Total | 3,822 (100.0%) | $63,222 |
Household Income in Wayne County
Household Income Brackets in Wayne County
With 971 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Wayne County, accounting for 16.9% of all households. In contrast, only 132 households (2.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 494 | 8.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 356 | 6.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 712 | 12.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 500 | 8.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 844 | 14.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 856 | 14.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 971 | 16.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 620 | 10.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 264 | 4.6% |
$200,000+ | 132 | 2.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Wayne County
The median household income in Wayne County is $49,360, with the highest median household income of $65,492 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,103 households (36.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,193, with 1,896 households (33.0%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 158 (2.8%) | $38,438 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,587 (27.6%) | $59,183 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,103 (36.6%) | $65,492 |
65+ Years | 1,896 (33.0%) | $32,193 |
Total | 5,744 (100.0%) | $49,360 |
Poverty in Wayne County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wayne County
With 19.5% poverty level for males and 19.8% for females among the residents of Wayne County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 152 males (39.0%) and 19 females (57.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 152 (39.0%) | 133 (34.9%) |
5 Years | 22 (17.2%) | 19 (57.6%) |
6 to 11 Years | 87 (20.9%) | 102 (25.2%) |
12 to 14 Years | 67 (28.1%) | 28 (12.6%) |
15 Years | 49 (32.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 42 (20.3%) | 6 (2.7%) |
18 to 24 Years | 120 (18.5%) | 124 (27.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 94 (8.8%) | 123 (15.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 215 (21.8%) | 79 (9.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 158 (16.4%) | 154 (16.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 202 (20.3%) | 300 (27.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 133 (18.5%) | 83 (9.1%) |
75 Years and over | 96 (20.0%) | 249 (36.8%) |
Total | 1,437 (19.5%) | 1,400 (19.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wayne County
According to the poverty statistics in Wayne County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.2% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 238 (61.0%) | 248 (65.1%) |
5 Years | 106 (82.8%) | 14 (42.4%) |
6 to 11 Years | 330 (79.1%) | 303 (74.8%) |
12 to 14 Years | 171 (71.9%) | 195 (87.4%) |
15 Years | 100 (67.1%) | 91 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 165 (79.7%) | 218 (97.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 528 (81.5%) | 334 (72.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 976 (91.2%) | 680 (84.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 769 (78.1%) | 732 (90.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 806 (83.6%) | 807 (84.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 792 (79.7%) | 780 (72.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 585 (81.5%) | 828 (90.9%) |
75 Years and over | 383 (80.0%) | 428 (63.2%) |
Total | 5,949 (80.5%) | 5,658 (80.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wayne County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wayne County show that 7.7% or 216 of the total 2,809 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 14.3%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.5%, which includes 7 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,439 (90.2%) | 157 (9.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 944 (95.1%) | 49 (4.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 192 (96.5%) | 7 (3.5%) |
5 or more Children | 18 (85.7%) | 3 (14.3%) |
Total | 2,593 (92.3%) | 216 (7.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wayne County
According to the poverty data in Wayne County, 27.5% or 117 single-father households and 30.8% or 181 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (89.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (47.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 41 (23.3%) | 32 (20.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 41 (19.4%) | 133 (33.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 35 (89.7%) | 16 (47.1%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 117 (27.5%) | 181 (30.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wayne County
The poverty data for Wayne County shows that 216 of the married-couple family households (7.7%) and 298 of the single-parent households (29.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (14.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 household (69.9%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 157 (9.8%) | 73 (22.2%) |
1 or 2 Children | 49 (4.9%) | 174 (28.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 7 (3.5%) | 51 (69.9%) |
5 or more Children | 3 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 216 (7.7%) | 298 (29.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Wayne County
Employment by Class of Employer in Wayne County
Among the 6,155 employed individuals in Wayne County, private company employees (3,688 | 59.9%), local government employees (917 | 14.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (610 | 9.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 3,688 | 59.9% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 201 | 3.3% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 610 | 9.9% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 315 | 5.1% |
Local Government Employees | 917 | 14.9% |
State Government Employees | 295 | 4.8% |
Federal Government Employees | 120 | 1.9% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 9 | 0.2% |
Total | 6,155 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Wayne County
According to the labor force statistics for Wayne County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,806), 47.5% or 6,558 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 302 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 72.0% or 751 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.3% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 159 (25.6%) | 6 (3.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 685 (70.9%) | 75 (10.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 751 (72.0%) | 27 (3.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 778 (66.4%) | 10 (1.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,313 (60.8%) | 101 (7.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,388 (57.6%) | 35 (2.5%) |
55 to 59 Years | 499 (55.2%) | 5 (1.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 647 (45.3%) | 5 (0.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 310 (17.1%) | 38 (12.3%) |
75 Years and over | 26 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,558 (47.5%) | 302 (4.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wayne County
According to labor force statistics for Wayne County, 59.0% of individuals (5,379) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (9,117) are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 183 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.0% or 958 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.0% or 83 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 436 (30.2%) | 275 (19.0%) |
High School Diploma | 2,132 (54.2%) | 102 (2.6%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,848 (72.7%) | 58 (2.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 958 (80.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 5,379 (59.0%) | 310 (3.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Wayne County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wayne County are Community & Social Service (627 | 10.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (609 | 9.7%), Management (444 | 7.1%), Education Instruction & Library (399 | 6.4%), and Health Technologists (308 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wayne County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (87.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (88.0%), Health Technologists (78.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.8%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 353 (79.5%) | 91 (20.5%) |
Business & Financial | 106 (60.6%) | 69 (39.4%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 155 (87.6%) | 22 (12.4%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 43 (66.1%) | 22 (33.9%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 85 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 152 (24.2%) | 475 (75.8%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 63 (35.2%) | 116 (64.8%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 48 (12.0%) | 351 (88.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 41 (83.7%) | 8 (16.3%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 135 (22.2%) | 474 (77.8%) |
Health Technologists | 67 (21.7%) | 241 (78.2%) |
Total (Category) | 901 (44.3%) | 1,131 (55.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,575 (57.2%) | 2,679 (42.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Wayne County are Food Preparation & Serving (347 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (297 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (262 | 4.2%), Security & Protection (159 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (154 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Wayne County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (89.9%), and Law Enforcement (86.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (91.6%), Healthcare Support (84.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (63.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 45 (15.1%) | 252 (84.9%) |
Security & Protection | 143 (89.9%) | 16 (10.1%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 105 (86.8%) | 16 (13.2%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 159 (45.8%) | 188 (54.2%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 95 (36.3%) | 167 (63.7%) |
Personal Care & Service | 13 (8.4%) | 141 (91.6%) |
Total (Category) | 455 (37.3%) | 764 (62.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,575 (57.2%) | 2,679 (42.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wayne County are Office & Administration (601 | 9.6%), and Sales & Related (294 | 4.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 216 (73.5%) | 78 (26.5%) |
Office & Administration | 206 (34.3%) | 395 (65.7%) |
Total (Category) | 422 (47.1%) | 473 (52.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,575 (57.2%) | 2,679 (42.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wayne County are Construction & Extraction (515 | 8.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (232 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (104 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 67 (64.4%) | 37 (35.6%) |
Construction & Extraction | 515 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 232 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 814 (95.7%) | 37 (4.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,575 (57.2%) | 2,679 (42.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wayne County are Production (755 | 12.1%), Material Moving (311 | 5.0%), and Transportation (191 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 535 (70.9%) | 220 (29.1%) |
Transportation | 180 (94.2%) | 11 (5.8%) |
Material Moving | 268 (86.2%) | 43 (13.8%) |
Total (Category) | 983 (78.2%) | 274 (21.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,575 (57.2%) | 2,679 (42.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Wayne County
Employment Industries in Wayne County
The major employment industries in Wayne County include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,205 | 19.3%), Manufacturing (842 | 13.5%), Construction (803 | 12.8%), Educational Services (611 | 9.8%), and Retail Trade (570 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wayne County
The Wayne County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Educational Services (94.1%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 172 (65.4%) | 91 (34.6%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 750 (93.4%) | 53 (6.6%) |
Manufacturing | 567 (67.3%) | 275 (32.7%) |
Wholesale Trade | 65 (94.2%) | 4 (5.8%) |
Retail Trade | 442 (77.5%) | 128 (22.5%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 226 (82.5%) | 48 (17.5%) |
Utilities | 108 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 95 (36.3%) | 167 (63.7%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 116 (92.1%) | 10 (7.9%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 124 (87.9%) | 17 (12.1%) |
Educational Services | 36 (5.9%) | 575 (94.1%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 266 (22.1%) | 939 (77.9%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 193 (72.0%) | 75 (28.0%) |
Public Administration | 261 (64.0%) | 147 (36.0%) |
Total | 3,575 (57.2%) | 2,679 (42.8%) |
Education in Wayne County
School Enrollment in Wayne County
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,993 students in Wayne County are middle school (775 | 25.9%), high school (661 | 22.1%), and college / undergraduate (599 | 20.0%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 165 | 5.5% |
Kindergarten | 230 | 7.7% |
Elementary School | 422 | 14.1% |
Middle School | 775 | 25.9% |
High School | 661 | 22.1% |
College / Undergraduate | 599 | 20.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 141 | 4.7% |
Total | 2,993 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wayne County
Out of a total of 2,993 students who are enrolled in schools in Wayne County, 500 (16.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,493 (83.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 78 (52.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 667 (96.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 98 (77.8%) | 28 (22.2%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 465 (74.6%) | 158 (25.4%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 809 (96.7%) | 28 (3.4%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 667 (96.7%) | 23 (3.3%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 90 (64.3%) | 50 (35.7%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 116 (82.9%) | 24 (17.1%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 178 (61.8%) | 110 (38.2%) |
35 Years and over | 71 (47.6%) | 78 (52.3%) |
Total | 2,493 (83.3%) | 500 (16.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wayne County
Education (505 | 31.8%), science & technology (268 | 16.9%), arts & humanities (204 | 12.9%), business (175 | 11.0%), and psychology (125 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 1,587 individuals in Wayne County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 13 | 0.8% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 78 | 4.9% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 43 | 2.7% |
Psychology | 125 | 7.9% |
Social Sciences | 24 | 1.5% |
Engineering | 37 | 2.3% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 268 | 16.9% |
Business | 175 | 11.0% |
Education | 505 | 31.8% |
Literature & Languages | 2 | 0.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 58 | 3.6% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 47 | 3.0% |
Communications | 8 | 0.5% |
Arts & Humanities | 204 | 12.9% |
Total | 1,587 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Wayne County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wayne County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wayne County are males with 3 vehicles (1,207, accounting for 34.6%) and females with 3 vehicles (694, making up 45.4%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 7 (0.2%) | 3 (0.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 304 (8.7%) | 410 (15.4%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,060 (30.4%) | 951 (35.7%) |
3 Vehicles | 1,207 (34.6%) | 694 (26.1%) |
4 Vehicles | 612 (17.5%) | 396 (14.9%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 297 (8.5%) | 207 (7.8%) |
Total | 3,487 (100.0%) | 2,661 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Wayne County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wayne County are 30 to 34 minutes (958 commuters, 16.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (788 commuters, 13.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (583 commuters, 10.0%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 247 | 4.2% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 788 | 13.5% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 507 | 8.7% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 583 | 10.0% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 437 | 7.5% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 399 | 6.8% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 958 | 16.4% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 352 | 6.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 218 | 3.7% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 530 | 9.1% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 572 | 9.8% |
90 or more Minutes | 256 | 4.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Wayne County
The most common commute times in Wayne County are 30 to 34 minutes (519 commuters, 15.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (444 commuters, 17.7%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 132 (4.0%) | 115 (4.6%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 344 (10.3%) | 444 (17.7%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 234 (7.0%) | 273 (10.9%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 292 (8.7%) | 291 (11.6%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 251 (7.5%) | 186 (7.4%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 191 (5.7%) | 208 (8.3%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 519 (15.5%) | 439 (17.5%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 250 (7.5%) | 102 (4.1%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 122 (3.6%) | 96 (3.8%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 366 (10.9%) | 164 (6.6%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 403 (12.0%) | 169 (6.8%) |
90 or more Minutes | 241 (7.2%) | 15 (0.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wayne County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Wayne County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (527, 15.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (558, 22.3%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 335 (10.0%) | 32 (1.3%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 300 (9.0%) | 127 (5.1%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 312 (9.3%) | 264 (10.5%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 527 (15.8%) | 243 (9.7%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 337 (10.1%) | 271 (10.8%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 401 (12.0%) | 558 (22.3%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 305 (9.1%) | 354 (14.1%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 108 (3.2%) | 90 (3.6%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 24 (0.7%) | 95 (3.8%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 30 (0.9%) | 112 (4.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 6 (0.2%) | 22 (0.9%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 55 (1.6%) | 103 (4.1%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 317 (9.5%) | 63 (2.5%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 288 (8.6%) | 168 (6.7%) |
Total | 3,345 (100.0%) | 2,502 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Wayne County
Occupancy by Ownership in Wayne County
Of the total 5,744 dwellings in Wayne County, owner-occupied units account for 4,610 (80.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,134 (19.7%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,610 | 80.3% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,134 | 19.7% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,744 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Wayne County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,565 | 27.3% |
2-Person Household | 1,971 | 34.3% |
3-Person Household | 1,023 | 17.8% |
4+ Person Household | 1,185 | 20.6% |
Total Housing Units | 5,744 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wayne County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,060 (67.7%) | 505 (32.3%) |
2-Person Household | 1,766 (89.6%) | 205 (10.4%) |
3-Person Household | 856 (83.7%) | 167 (16.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 928 (78.3%) | 257 (21.7%) |
Total Housing Units | 4,610 (80.3%) | 1,134 (19.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wayne County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 539 (59.7%) | 364 (40.3%) |
High School Diploma | 2,023 (84.1%) | 384 (16.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,208 (79.1%) | 320 (20.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 840 (92.7%) | 66 (7.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wayne County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 1,021 | 17.8% |
35 to 44 Years | 724 | 12.6% |
45 to 54 Years | 984 | 17.1% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,119 | 19.5% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,032 | 18.0% |
75 to 84 Years | 711 | 12.4% |
85 Years and Over | 153 | 2.7% |
Total | 5,744 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Wayne County
Median Income by Occupancy in Wayne County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 4,610 (80.3%) | $58,575 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,134 (19.7%) | $22,860 |
Average | 5,744 (100.0%) | $49,360 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wayne County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 91 (2.0%) | 77 (6.8%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 167 (3.6%) | 158 (13.9%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 161 (3.5%) | 193 (17.0%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 210 (4.6%) | 108 (9.5%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 245 (5.3%) | 150 (13.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 358 (7.8%) | 140 (12.3%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 733 (15.9%) | 114 (10.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 793 (17.2%) | 60 (5.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 875 (19.0%) | 96 (8.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 586 (12.7%) | 32 (2.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 391 (8.5%) | 6 (0.5%) |
Total | 4,610 (100.0%) | 1,134 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wayne County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 1,077 (23.4%) | 180 (15.9%) |
$300 to $499 | 876 (19.0%) | 107 (9.4%) |
$500 to $799 | 974 (21.1%) | 356 (31.4%) |
$800 to $999 | 591 (12.8%) | 122 (10.8%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 518 (11.2%) | 29 (2.6%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 300 (6.5%) | 4 (0.4%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 121 (2.6%) | 12 (1.1%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 80 (1.7%) | 19 (1.7%) |
$3,000 or more | 73 (1.6%) | 3 (0.3%) |
Total | 4,610 (100.0%) | 1,134 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Wayne County
Housing Structures in Wayne County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 4,021 | 70.0% |
Single Unit, Attached | 31 | 0.5% |
2 Unit Apartments | 51 | 0.9% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 146 | 2.5% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 69 | 1.2% |
10 or more Apartments | 40 | 0.7% |
Mobile Home / Other | 1,386 | 24.1% |
Total | 5,744 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wayne County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 3,511 (87.3%) | 510 (12.7%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 146 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 69 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 1,068 (77.1%) | 318 (22.9%) |
Total | 4,610 (80.3%) | 1,134 (19.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wayne County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 21 (0.5%) | 49 (4.3%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 264 (5.7%) | 233 (20.5%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,508 (32.7%) | 517 (45.6%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,497 (32.5%) | 265 (23.4%) |
8 or more Rooms | 1,320 (28.6%) | 70 (6.2%) |
Total | 4,610 (100.0%) | 1,134 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wayne County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 639 (13.9%) | 226 (19.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 782 (17.0%) | 73 (6.4%) |
Electricity | 2,798 (60.7%) | 764 (67.4%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 369 (8.0%) | 71 (6.3%) |
No Fuel Used | 22 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,610 (100.0%) | 1,134 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Wayne County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 128 (2.8%) | 251 (22.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 888 (19.3%) | 572 (50.4%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,577 (34.2%) | 164 (14.5%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 2,017 (43.8%) | 147 (13.0%) |
Total | 4,610 (100.0%) | 1,134 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Wayne County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wayne County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 2,338 | 2,272 |
Median Property Value | $89,900 | $145,500 |
Median Household Income | $48,351 | $268 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $322 | $64 |
Real Estate Taxes | $531 | $74 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wayne County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 612 (26.2%) | 188 (8.3%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 579 (24.8%) | 548 (24.1%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 898 (38.4%) | 1,196 (52.6%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 193 (8.3%) | 274 (12.1%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 18 (0.8%) | 63 (2.8%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 38 (1.6%) | 3 (0.1%) |
Total | 2,338 (100.0%) | 2,272 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wayne County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 211 (9.0%) | 13 (0.6%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 532 (22.8%) | 47 (2.1%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 170 (7.3%) | 84 (3.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 318 (13.6%) | 188 (8.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 282 (12.1%) | 415 (18.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 520 (22.2%) | 511 (22.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 182 (7.8%) | 355 (15.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 123 (5.3%) | 404 (17.8%) |
Total | 2,338 (100.0%) | 2,272 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wayne County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,006 (43.0%) | 68,261 (3,004.4%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 398 (17.0%) | 1,050 (46.2%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 233 (10.0%) | 649 (28.6%) |
4.0x or more | 651 (27.8%) | 218 (9.6%) |
Total | 2,338 (100.0%) | 2,272 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wayne County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 1,392 (59.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 516 (22.1%) | 1,321 (58.1%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 200 (8.6%) | 542 (23.9%) |
Total | 2,338 (100.0%) | 2,272 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Wayne County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wayne County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 927 (99.5%) | 5 (0.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,917 (92.4%) | 158 (7.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 914 (69.6%) | 400 (30.4%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,273 (80.9%) | 300 (19.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,439 (80.2%) | 356 (19.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,538 (79.9%) | 387 (20.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,843 (88.9%) | 231 (11.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,629 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 1,156 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12,636 (87.3%) | 1,837 (12.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wayne County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 927 (99.5%) | 5 (0.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,917 (92.4%) | 158 (7.6%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 914 (69.6%) | 400 (30.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wayne County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 2,301 (84.8%) | 412 (15.2%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 2,756 (88.1%) | 373 (11.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,135 (79.4%) | 555 (20.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,455 (92.1%) | 211 (7.9%) |
$100,000 and over | 2,974 (91.3%) | 284 (8.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wayne County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 597 (64.1%) | 347 (37.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 826 (39.8%) | 1,123 (54.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 224 (17.1%) | 750 (57.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 394 (25.1%) | 1,024 (65.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 473 (26.4%) | 994 (55.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 290 (15.1%) | 1,341 (69.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 572 (27.6%) | 1,341 (64.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,619 (99.4%) | 990 (60.8%) |
75 Years and over | 1,156 (100.0%) | 482 (41.7%) |
Total | 6,151 (42.5%) | 8,392 (58.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wayne County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 4 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 103 (8.9%) | 32 (3.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 154 (9.0%) | 99 (7.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 734 (24.9%) | 501 (17.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 245 (34.1%) | 222 (24.4%) |
75 Years and over | 242 (50.5%) | 465 (68.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wayne County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 4 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 17 (1.0%) | 31 (2.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 206 (7.0%) | 118 (4.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 133 (18.5%) | 66 (7.2%) |
75 Years and over | 191 (39.9%) | 125 (18.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 74 (6.4%) | 15 (1.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 8 (0.5%) | 26 (2.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 216 (7.3%) | 58 (2.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 45 (6.3%) | 35 (3.8%) |
75 Years and over | 101 (21.1%) | 176 (26.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 31 (2.7%) | 17 (1.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 129 (7.5%) | 42 (3.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 189 (6.4%) | 268 (9.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 28 (3.9%) | 54 (5.9%) |
75 Years and over | 103 (21.5%) | 133 (19.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 7 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 462 (15.7%) | 265 (9.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 141 (19.6%) | 167 (18.3%) |
75 Years and over | 120 (25.1%) | 283 (41.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 144 (4.9%) | 152 (5.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 25 (3.5%) | 18 (2.0%) |
75 Years and over | 81 (16.9%) | 137 (20.2%) |
Technology Access in Wayne County
Computing Device Access in Wayne County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 3,554 | 61.9% |
Smartphone | 4,528 | 78.8% |
Tablet | 3,108 | 54.1% |
No Computing Device | 847 | 14.7% |
Total | 5,744 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Wayne County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 83 | 1.4% |
Broadband Home | 2,653 | 46.2% |
Cellular Data Only | 1,283 | 22.3% |
Satellite Internet | 780 | 13.6% |
No Internet | 1,032 | 18.0% |
Total | 5,744 | 100.0% |
Wayne County Summary
Wayne County is located in the western part of Tennessee, in the Appalachian region of the United States. It is bordered by Hardin County to the north, Lawrence County to the east, Perry County to the south, and Decatur County to the west. The county seat is Waynesboro, and the largest city is Clifton.
History
Wayne County was established in 1817 from parts of Hardin and Hickman counties. It was named for General Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War hero. The county was largely rural and agricultural until the late 19th century, when the railroad came through and the timber industry began to develop. The county was also home to several iron furnaces, which were used to produce iron for the railroad and other industries.
In the early 20th century, the county experienced a period of economic growth, as the timber industry expanded and new industries, such as textiles and furniture, were established. The county also saw an influx of African American workers, who came to work in the timber and furniture industries.
Geography
Wayne County is located in the western part of Tennessee, in the Appalachian region of the United States. It is bordered by Hardin County to the north, Lawrence County to the east, Perry County to the south, and Decatur County to the west. The county has a total area of 517 square miles, of which 514 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water.
The terrain of Wayne County is mostly hilly, with some flat areas in the valleys. The highest point in the county is the summit of Big Hill, which has an elevation of 1,068 feet. The county is drained by the Buffalo River, which flows through the county from north to south.
Economy
The economy of Wayne County is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large farms, which produce corn, soybeans, wheat, and other crops. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce furniture, textiles, and other products.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the historic town of Clifton, the Buffalo River, and the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Wayne County had a population of 17,845. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 10.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,945. The per capita income for the county was $16,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Wayne County?
Total Population of Wayne County is 16,325.
What is the Total Male Population of Wayne County?
Total Male Population of Wayne County is 9,121.
What is the Total Female Population of Wayne County?
Total Female Population of Wayne County is 7,204.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wayne County?
There are 126.61 Males per 100 Females in Wayne County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wayne County?
There are 78.98 Females per 100 Males in Wayne County.
What is the Median Population Age in Wayne County?
Median Population Age in Wayne County is 44.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wayne County
Average Family Size in Wayne County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wayne County
Average Household Size in Wayne County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wayne County?
Per Capita income in Wayne County is $26,538.
What is the Median Family Income in Wayne County?
Median Family Income in Wayne County is $63,222.
What is the Median Household income in Wayne County?
Median Household Income in Wayne County is $49,360.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wayne County?
Income or Wage Gap in Wayne County is 19.5%.
Women in Wayne County earn 80.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Wayne County?
Family Income Deficit in Wayne County is $9,690.
Families that are below poverty line in Wayne County earn $9,690 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wayne County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wayne County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wayne County?
There are 6,558 People in the Labor Forcein in Wayne County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wayne County?
47.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Wayne County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wayne County?
Unemployment Rate in Wayne County is 4.6%.