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 66,377.

  • The median home value in Wayne County is $165,852.

  • The median income in Wayne County is $56,652.

  • The median rent in Wayne County is $813.

  • The unemployment rate in Wayne County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Wayne County is 16.9%.

  • The average high in Wayne County is 68.8° and there are 100.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wayne County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wayne County

Richmond, IN Population 35,551

Centerville, IN Population 2,748

Hager, IN Population 1,710

Cambridge City, IN Population 1,623

Dublin, IN Population 962

Fountain City, IN Population 718

Greens Fork, IN Population 509

Spring Grove, IN Population 492

Milton, IN Population 345

East Germa, IN Population 265

Boston, IN Population 262

Economy, IN Population 150

Mount Auburn, IN Population 101

Whitewater, IN Population 71

Map Of Wayne County

Wayne County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Wayne County is 68.8°.

  • There are 81.48 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 100.6 inches of rain each year with 8.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:34 hours of sun each day in Wayne County.

StatWayne County
Mean High68.8
Nice Days81.48
Rainfall100.6
Snowfall8.7
Sunny Hours4:34
68.8°
Average High
100.6
Inches of Rain

Wayne County Photos

Centerville Indiana From Above
Source: Public Domain
Center Township Library
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Backenstoes Archway
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Shortridge Archway
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Malone Archway
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Lantz Archway
Source: Public Domain

Wayne County Demographics

Population over time in Wayne County

The current population in Wayne County is 66,377. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 66,588 0.6%
2022 66,176 -0.3%
2021 66,342 -

Gender in Wayne County

  • Wayne County is 51.2% female with 33,981 female residents.

  • Wayne County is 48.8% male with 32,395 male residents.

Female
51.2% (33,981)
Male
48.8% (32,395)
Gender Wayne County IN USA
Female 51.2% 50.4% 50.5%
Male 48.8% 49.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Wayne County

Wayne County is:

  • 86.2% White with 57,188 White residents.

  • 4.0% African American with 2,672 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 694 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 271 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 2,999 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.8% Hispanic with 2,531 Hispanic residents.

White
86.2% (57,188)
African American
4.0% (2,672)
American Indian
0.0% (17)
Asian
1.0% (694)
Hawaiian
0.0% (5)
Other
0.4% (271)
Two Or More
4.5% (2,999)
Hispanic
3.8% (2,531)

Table: Wayne County By Race

Race Wayne County IN USA
White 86.2% 76.1% 58.2%
African American 4.0% 9.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 1.0% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.5% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.8% 8.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Wayne County, Indiana

  • 6.1% of households in Wayne County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.3% of households in Wayne County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Wayne County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Wayne County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Wayne County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Wayne County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Wayne County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Wayne County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Wayne County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Wayne County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (4,071)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (3,517)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (6,922)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.6% (6,373)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (8,932)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (11,627)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.2% (10,090)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.7% (8,430)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (3,363)
$200,000 or more
4.6% (3,046)
Income Wayne County IN USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 7.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 17.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.2% 13.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.7% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 7.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 7.6% 12.6%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Wayne County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Wayne County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Wayne County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Wayne County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Wayne County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Wayne County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Wayne County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
5% (3,318)
9-12th Grade
8% (5,310)
High School / GED
37% (24,559)
Some College
22% (14,602)
Associate's Degree
9% (5,973)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (7,965)
Master's Degree
5% (3,318)
Professional Degree
1% (663)
Doctorate Degree
1% (663)
Education Wayne County IN USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 37% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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