Wayne County, Iowa
Wayne County is home to 6,532 people. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $61,964.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,532 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $61,964 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.1% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 12.8% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $111,300 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $659 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 32.6% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.9% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.5 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Appanoose County
- Clarke County
- Decatur County
- Lucas County
- Monroe County
- Mercer County, Missouri
- Putnam County, Missouri
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.