Unified School District · MS
Wayne County School District
Wayne County School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 19,718. The median household income is $37,619 and the median age is 39.4.
19,718
Population
24
People / sq mi
$37,619
Median Income
39.4
Median Age
Wayne County School District covers 811 sq mi of land at 24.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 37.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$37,619
Median Household Income
$25,879
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$91,100
Median Home Value
$784
Median Rent
85.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.3%
High School+
16.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wayne County School District serves a community with a population of 19,718 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Wayne County School District is $37,619, with a per capita income of $25,879. The poverty rate is 15.8%.
Wayne County School District is 56.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 37.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wayne County School District, 85.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wayne County School District is $91,100, with a median rent of $784. The homeownership rate is 85.3%.
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Data for Wayne County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2804530).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.