Wayne County, Kentucky
Wayne County is home to 19,602 people. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $45,739.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,602 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $45,739 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 24.8% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 30.8% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.2% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $135,700 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $727 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 39.6% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.7% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.8 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Clinton County
- McCreary County
- Pulaski County
- Russell County
- Pickett County, Tennessee
- Scott County, Tennessee
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.