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Population Review

Wayne County, NC — Population & Demographics

Wayne County, NC has a population of 117,606. The median household income is $58,082 and the median age is 37.4.

117,606

Population

$58,082

Median Income

$162,700

Median Home Value

37.4

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White55.0%
Black or African American30.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$58,082

Median Household Income

$31,216

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$162,700

Median Home Value

$932

Median Rent

61.5%

Homeownership

Education

86.4%

High School+

21.3%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Wayne County, NC has a population of 117,606 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Wayne County, NC is $58,082.

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