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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

White95.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian55.1%
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%.

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).

In Wayne County School District, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $127,100. Wayne County School District is a school district in West Virginia with a population of 38,164.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $58,878, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $127,100, with typical rent around $915.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US school districts: 19.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.