Wayne County's estimated 2025 population is 6,691 with a growth rate of 1.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 92nd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 6,419 and has seen a growth of 4.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 94.65% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,169 | 94.65% |
| Two or more races | 274 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wayne County's average per capita income is $42,854. Household income levels show a median of $59,118. The poverty rate stands at 15.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,405 | - |
| Families | $77,440 | $98,029 |
| Households | $59,118 | $85,767 |
| Non Families | $37,237 | $60,854 |
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