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The total population of Wayne County is estimated to be 6,484 with 3,238 males (49.94%) and 3,246 females (50.06%). There are 8 more females than males in Wayne County.
The median household income in Wayne County was $57,330 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 3,457(6.42%) from $53,873 in 2020. This income is 76.84% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Wayne County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $73,097. Overall, the median household income for the county of Wayne County stands at $57,330.
In Wayne County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $42,414 for males and $25,105 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $54,070 for males and $40,424 for females.
In Wayne County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $57,987, while White households have a median household income of $56,611.
In 2022, the population of Wayne County was 6,467, a 0.68% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wayne County's population was 6,511, an increase of 0.11% compared to a population of 6,504 in 2020.
The median age in Wayne County, IA is 41.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 21.51% were under the age of 15, 16.81% aged 15 to 29, 40.59% aged 30 to 64, 18.27% aged 65 to 84, and 2.83% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Wayne County population: 95.57% are White, 0.34% are Black or African American, 0.06% are Asian, 0.71% are some other race and 3.32% are multiracial.