Wayne County, Georgia
Wayne County is home to 30,949 people. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $53,427.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,949 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $53,427 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 21.3% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 28.0% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 3.5% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 20.0% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $162,800 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $846 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 43.0% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.1% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.3 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.