Wayne County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wayne County is located in Utah with a total population of 2,557. It is the 27th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wayne County is 43.1 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 31.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wayne County is $70,074. This is 24% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $364,800. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wayne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.

Education

25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 36.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.