Wayne County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Wayne County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wayne County, Indiana has a population of 66,397, the 25th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $55,692 and the median home value is $140,200. The poverty rate is 17.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Wayne County Quick Facts

Population 66,397

Median Household Income $55,692

Median Home Value $140,200

Poverty Rate 17.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 41.0 years

Homeownership Rate 69.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.4%

High School Graduation 87.8%

Cities/Places 14

Population 66,397 25th of 92

Median Income $55,692 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.9%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Wayne County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	66,377	66,397	+0.0%
Median household income	$56,652	$55,692	-1.7%
Median home value	$126,100	$140,200	+11.2%

Median Household Income

Wayne

$55,692

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wayne

$140,200

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.4%

$25K-$50K 22.7%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 23.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

8.2%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.2%

Renter 30.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $815/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

24.9%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wayne County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Richmond	35,581	$45,399	25.4%	$114,400
Centerville	2,772	$49,688	14.2%	$149,200
Cambridge City	1,657	$51,071	19.9%	$103,100
Hagerstown	1,642	$56,484	10.7%	$119,600
Dublin	870	$51,406	3.2%	$97,700
Fountain City	702	$47,802	17.9%	$96,200
Spring Grove	464	$58,359	21.3%	$126,900
Greens Fork	436	$74,875	6.9%	$96,300
Milton	323	$47,083	13.6%	$83,900
Boston	246	$70,893	30.8%	$75,500
East Germantown	229	$45,179	7.0%	$95,400
Economy	144	$42,212	22.2%	$56,100
Mount Auburn	88	$72,143	10.2%	$112,500
Whitewater	74	$62,679	8.1%	$112,500

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Population Overview

Wayne County is located in Indiana with a total population of 66,397. It is the 25th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wayne County is 41.0 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wayne County is $55,692. This is 23% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $140,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Wayne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wayne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wayne County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wayne County, Indiana?

Wayne County has a population of 66,397, making it the 25th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Wayne County?

The median household income in Wayne County is $55,692 with a poverty rate of 17.9%.

How many cities are in Wayne County, Indiana?

Wayne County contains 14 Census-designated places.