Wayne County, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 43rd-largest in Pennsylvania

The population of Wayne County, Pennsylvania is 51,189 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $62,182, the median home value is $228,200, and the median age is 48.9.

The population of Wayne County has declined 2.7% since 2010 (52,840 → 51,419), a -0.19% annualized rate.

Wayne County within Pennsylvania · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

51,189

Population

-0.19%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$62,182

Median Income

$228,200

Median Home Value

Wayne County covers 726 sq mi of land at 70.5 people per square mile.

About Wayne County, PA

Wayne County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 51,189. It ranks #43 among counties in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 48.9, older than the national median. The population is 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

The median household income in Wayne County is $62,182, below the US median of $74,580. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $228,200, with monthly rent averaging $979. The homeownership rate of 81.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wayne County reflects 21.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.8 minutes each way.

Wayne County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wayne County had a population of 52,840 in 2010 and 51,419 in 2024, a -2.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 52,840 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.19%.

51,419

Population (2024)

52,840

Population (2010)

52,840

Peak (2010)

-0.19%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	52,840	-	-	estimate
2011	52,732	-108	-0.20%	estimate
2012	52,244	-488	-0.93%	estimate
2013	52,204	-40	-0.08%	estimate
2014	52,064	-140	-0.27%	estimate
2015	51,828	-236	-0.45%	estimate
2016	51,350	-478	-0.92%	estimate
2017	51,193	-157	-0.31%	estimate
2018	51,364	+171	+0.33%	estimate
2019	51,271	-93	-0.18%	estimate
2020	51,155	-116	-0.23%	estimate
2021	51,201	+46	+0.09%	estimate
2022	51,132	-69	-0.13%	estimate
2023	51,404	+272	+0.53%	estimate
2024	51,419	+15	+0.03%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.1%
Black or African American	3.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

48.9

Median Age

46.6%

Female

53.4%

Male

25.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.1%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

4.7%

15–19

4.9%

20–24

4.5%

25–34

11.2%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

12.8%

55–59

7.5%

60–64

9.1%

65–74

15.1%

75–84

7.1%

85+

2.8%

Children (under 15): 13.6% · Seniors (65+): 25.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$62,182$-13,899 vs state
Mean household income	$81,581
Per-capita income	$33,735
Poverty rate	9.3%+1.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	47.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.1%

Education & health care

10.2%

Construction

9.7%

Finance & real estate

8.3%

Manufacturing

7.9%

Retail trade

6.6%

Information

6.2%

Public administration

5.5%

The largest employment sector in Wayne County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

3.3%

Carpool

75.7%

Public transit

10.4%

Work from home

28.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$228,200$-12,300 vs state

Median home value

$979

Median rent

81.9%

Homeownership rate

32,054

Total housing units

63.4%

Occupied

36.6%

Vacant

18.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.5%

With health insurance

91.2%

With broadband internet

41.6%

Foreign-born

9.9%

Veterans (18+)

17.3%

With a disability

94.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.4%

High School+

21.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wayne County, Pennsylvania has a population of 51,189 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 71 people per square mile.

The population of Wayne County has declined 2.7% since 2010 (52,840 → 51,419), a -0.19% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wayne County, Pennsylvania is $62,182, with mean (average) household income of $81,581 and per-capita income of $33,735. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wayne County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.1%), Black or African American (3.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Wayne County, Pennsylvania is 48.9 years. Residents are 46.6% female and 53.4% male.

The median home value in Wayne County is $228,200 and median monthly rent is $979. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 32,054 total housing units, 36.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wayne County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Wayne County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.