Wayne County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Wayne County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wayne County, Iowa has a population of 6,532, the 93rd most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $61,964 and the median home value is $111,300. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

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

Wayne County Quick Facts

Population 6,532

Median Household Income $61,964

Median Home Value $111,300

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 41.5 years

Homeownership Rate 80.9%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%

High School Graduation 90.9%

Cities/Places 8

Population 6,532 93rd of 99

Median Income $61,964 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment 2.9%

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	6,518	6,532	+0.2%
Median household income	$59,118	$61,964	+4.8%
Median home value	$102,300	$111,300	+8.8%

Median Household Income

Wayne

$61,964

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wayne

$111,300

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.5%

$25K-$50K 26.5%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 26.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

7.6%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

3.1%

$150K-$200K

5.6%

$200K+

6.7%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.9%

Renter 19.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $659/mo 12.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.9%

18-34

17.9%

35-54

20.3%

55-74

25.7%

75+

10.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wayne County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Corydon	1,628	$51,250	11.5%	$92,400
Seymour	594	$46,071	13.5%	$86,800
Humeston	551	$58,836	16.0%	$83,100
Allerton	395	$46,989	12.9%	$67,900
Lineville	259	$50,833	20.5%	$56,100
Promise City	105	$41,563	16.2%	$53,900
Millerton	44	$89,375	6.8%	$135,900
Clio	32	$69,375	9.4%	$90,000

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Population Overview

Wayne County is located in Iowa with a total population of 6,532. It is the 93rd most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wayne County is 41.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wayne County is $61,964. This is 17% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $111,300. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Wayne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wayne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

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 Iowa 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, Iowa?

Wayne County has a population of 6,532, making it the 93rd most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Wayne County?

The median household income in Wayne County is $61,964 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.

How many cities are in Wayne County, Iowa?

Wayne County contains 8 Census-designated places.