Wayne County Summary

Life in Wayne County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wayne County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wayne County:

  • The population in Wayne County is 6,518.

  • The median home value in Wayne County is $132,237.

  • The median income in Wayne County is $59,118.

  • The median rent in Wayne County is $660.

  • The unemployment rate in Wayne County is 2.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Wayne County is 15.0%.

  • The average high in Wayne County is 69.5° and there are 86.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wayne County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wayne County

Corydon, IA Population 1,566

Seymour, IA Population 558

Humeston, IA Population 505

Allerton, IA Population 413

Lineville, IA Population 261

Promise City, IA Population 86

Millerton, IA Population 40

Clio, IA Population 23

Map Of Wayne County

Wayne County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Wayne County is 69.5°.

  • There are 76.41 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 86.8 inches of rain each year with 9.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:13 hours of sun each day in Wayne County.

StatWayne County
Mean High69.5
Nice Days76.41
Rainfall86.8
Snowfall9.3
Sunny Hours5:13
69.5°
Average High
86.8
Inches of Rain

Wayne County Demographics

Population over time in Wayne County

The current population in Wayne County is 6,518. The population has increased 1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 6,504 1.2%
2022 6,426 -0.0%
2021 6,429 -

Gender in Wayne County

  • Wayne County is 49.8% female with 3,243 female residents.

  • Wayne County is 50.2% male with 3,274 male residents.

Female
49.8% (3,243)
Male
50.2% (3,274)
Gender Wayne County IA USA
Female 49.8% 49.9% 50.5%
Male 50.2% 50.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Wayne County

Wayne County is:

  • 94.1% White with 6,136 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 24 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 28 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 246 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 84 Hispanic residents.

White
94.1% (6,136)
African American
0.4% (24)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (28)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.8% (246)
Hispanic
1.3% (84)

Table: Wayne County By Race

Race Wayne County IA USA
White 94.1% 83.1% 58.2%
African American 0.4% 3.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.4% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.8% 3.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.3% 7.0% 19.0%

Household Income For Wayne County, Iowa

  • 4.1% of households in Wayne County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Wayne County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Wayne County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Wayne County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Wayne County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Wayne County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Wayne County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Wayne County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Wayne County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Wayne County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (265)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (265)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.5% (556)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.7% (433)
$35,000 to $49,999
19.3% (1,255)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.1% (1,117)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.6% (1,015)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.4% (939)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (278)
$200,000 or more
6.0% (390)
Income Wayne County IA USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.5% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.7% 7.3% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.3% 11.7% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.1% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.6% 14.1% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 8.4% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 6.0% 8.0% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wayne County for adults over 25

  • 8.0% of adults in Wayne County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Wayne County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Wayne County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Wayne County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Wayne County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Wayne County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Wayne County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Wayne County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wayne County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (521)
9-12th Grade
4% (260)
High School / GED
39% (2,542)
Some College
19% (1,238)
Associate's Degree
14% (912)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (716)
Master's Degree
4% (260)
Professional Degree
1% (65)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Wayne County IA USA
< 9th Grade 7% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 39% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 14% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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