Wayne County, West Virginia
Wayne County is home to 38,164 people. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the West Virginia rate (16.7%). The median household income is $58,878.
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| Measure | Value | West Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,164 | 1,778,373 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $58,878 | $59,608 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.7% | 21.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.7% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 24.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $127,100 | $162,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $915 | $872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 45.2% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.8 years | 42.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Boyd County, Kentucky
- Lawrence County, Kentucky
- Martin County, Kentucky
- Lawrence County, Ohio
- Cabell County
- Lincoln County
- Mingo County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.