Wayne County, Tennessee
Wayne County is home to 16,168 people. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Tennessee rate (13.8%). The median household income is $52,294.
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| Measure | Value | Tennessee | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,168 | 7,066,383 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $52,294 | $69,595 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 20.0% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.6% | 18.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.4% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 31.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $130,700 | $286,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $619 | $1,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.5% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.4 years | 38.9 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.