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Population Review

Wayne County, MS — Population & Demographics

Wayne County, MS has a population of 19,699. The median household income is $36,791 and the median age is 39.1.

19,699

Population

$36,791

Median Income

$88,000

Median Home Value

39.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White56.7%
Black or African American37.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$36,791

Median Household Income

$26,336

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment

Housing

$88,000

Median Home Value

$786

Median Rent

88.3%

Homeownership

Education

84.0%

High School+

16.7%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Wayne County, MS has a population of 19,699 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Wayne County, MS is $36,791.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.