Wayne County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Wayne County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wayne County, Pennsylvania has a population of 51,262, the 43rd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $62,381 and the median home value is $242,100. The poverty rate is 12.1%.

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

Wayne County Quick Facts

Population 51,262

Median Household Income $62,381

Median Home Value $242,100

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 49.2 years

Homeownership Rate 80.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.4%

High School Graduation 92.3%

Cities/Places 10

Population 51,262 43rd of 67

Median Income $62,381 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment 6.0%

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	51,189	51,262	+0.1%
Median household income	$62,182	$62,381	+0.3%
Median home value	$228,200	$242,100	+6.1%

Median Household Income

Wayne

$62,381

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wayne

$242,100

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.9%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 33.4%

$100K+ 28.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

9.6%

$60K-$75K

9.7%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

50.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.5%

Renter 19.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,038/mo 20.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.4%

18-34

17.5%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

31.8%

75+

10.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wayne County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Honesdale	4,467	$47,485	19.8%	$182,400
The Hideout	2,432	$48,045	18.6%	$205,600
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates	1,232	$86,917	4.7%	$242,300
Waymart	1,114	$51,544	21.1%	$193,600
Hawley	925	$48,160	12.2%	$188,400
Pocono Springs	835	$48,527	28.0%	$172,400
White Mills	703	$27,284	38.7%	$195,000
Bethany	279	$100,250	5.0%	$236,800
Prompton	248	$70,625	4.0%	$174,000
Starrucca	171	$70,278	5.5%	$156,300

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Population Overview

Wayne County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 51,262. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wayne County is 49.2 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.3% 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 $62,381. This is 20% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $242,100. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wayne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

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 Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?

Wayne County has a population of 51,262, making it the 43rd most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Wayne County?

The median household income in Wayne County is $62,381 with a poverty rate of 12.1%.

How many cities are in Wayne County, Pennsylvania?

Wayne County contains 10 Census-designated places.