Wayne County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Wayne County, New York Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wayne County, New York has a population of 91,128, the 31st most populous county in New York. The median household income is $73,914 and the median home value is $163,400. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Wayne County Quick Facts

Population 91,128

Median Household Income $73,914

Median Home Value $163,400

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 43.6 years

Homeownership Rate 79.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.5%

High School Graduation 91.0%

Cities/Places 17

Population 91,128 31st of 62

Median Income $73,914 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment 3.5%

Median Household Income

Wayne

$73,914

$84,578

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Wayne

$163,400

$403,000

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.8%

$25K-$50K 16.8%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 35.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

9.1%

$150K-$200K

8.7%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2%|National: 5.2%

61.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.9%

Renter 20.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

28.1%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wayne County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Newark	9,040	$58,096	17.1%	$122,600
Gananda	6,501	$109,194	8.3%	$222,800
Lyons	3,536	$66,543	21.2%	$89,400
Palmyra	3,306	$66,647	11.1%	$125,200
Williamson	2,667	$62,324	9.1%	$126,400
Ontario	2,176	$52,625	4.3%	$189,400
Sodus	1,999	$53,324	15.0%	$93,100
Clyde	1,986	$60,543	21.2%	$92,500
Macedon	1,885	$72,843	17.5%	$170,900
Wolcott	1,446	$43,661	19.3%	$85,300
Marion	1,312	$53,611	7.5%	$148,100
Sodus Point	1,101	$79,405	7.1%	$231,400
Walworth	908	$89,844	2.3%	$151,300
Pultneyville	702	$106,250	10.3%	$255,100
Red Creek	673	$70,750	18.9%	$125,000
North Rose	550	$59,648	14.9%	$97,400
Savannah	436	$47,857	2.5%	$79,600

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Population Overview

Wayne County is located in New York with a total population of 91,128. It is the 31st most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wayne County is 43.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wayne County is $73,914. This is 13% lower than the state median of $84,578. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $163,400. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Wayne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wayne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.5% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wayne County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against New York 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, New York?

Wayne County has a population of 91,128, making it the 31st most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Wayne County?

The median household income in Wayne County is $73,914 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in Wayne County, New York?

Wayne County contains 17 Census-designated places.