Unified School District · WV
Wayne County School District
Wayne County School District is a unified school district in West Virginia with a community population of 38,164. The median household income is $58,878 and the median age is 44.8.
38,164
Population
75
People / sq mi
$58,878
Median Income
44.8
Median Age
Wayne County School District covers 506 sq mi of land at 75.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,878
Median Household Income
$32,910
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$127,100
Median Home Value
$915
Median Rent
78.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.5%
High School+
19.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wayne County School District serves a community with a population of 38,164 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in West Virginia.
The median household income in Wayne County School District is $58,878, with a per capita income of $32,910. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
Wayne County School District is 95.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wayne County School District, 87.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wayne County School District is $127,100, with a median rent of $915. The homeownership rate is 78.6%.
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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: 5401500).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.