Wayne is a CDP located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Wayne has a 2024 population of 8,269. Wayne is currently growing at a rate of 7.68% annually and its population has increased by 20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,891 in 2020.
The average household income in Wayne is $204,584 with a poverty rate of 10.03%. The median age in Wayne is 43.6 years: 43.2 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wayne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,865 | 84.98% |
| Asian | 358 | 5.19% |
| Other race | 267 | 3.87% |
| Two or more races | 216 | 3.13% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 85 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,665 | 2.53 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Married | 1,311 | 3.2 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 774 | 1.28 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Female | 418 | 2.89 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 162 | 2.18 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 3.18% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 3.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,796 | 36.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,740 | 35.72% |
| High School Graduate | 442 | 9.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 540 | 11.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,242 | 4,199 | 3,107 |
| Asian | 247 | 247 | 247 |
| Hispanic | 181 | 35 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 141 | 136 |
| Other Race | 128 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 80 | 80 | 31 |
| Native American | 33 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,125 | $103,808 | $59,632 |
| Graduate Degree | $174,519 | $198,264 | $82,500 |
| High School Graduate | $29,688 | $36,653 | $15,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,813 | $0 | $72,868 |
| Overall | $80,900 | $115,658 | $61,190 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$80,900
Average Earnings
$115,658
Average Male
$61,190
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.86% of Wayne residents speak only English, while 20.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,726 | 595 | 10.39% |
| Asian | 351 | 58 | 16.52% |
| Multiple | 216 | 18 | 8.33% |
| Black | 91 | 10 | 10.99% |
10.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.79%
Male Poverty Rate
11.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne is Asian, with 16.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne is Multiple, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.43% |
| High School | 4.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 87.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 74.5% |
| Female Employed | 5.34% |
| Male Employed | 4.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $175,469 | $216,638 |
| Households | $143,981 | $204,584 |
| Married Families | $210,699 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,714 | $170,941 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
143
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.01%
Born in Wayne
83.73%
Native Born
16.27%
Foreign Born
7.88%
Non Citizen
8.39%
Naturalized
83.73% of Wayne residents were born in the United States, with 58.01% having been born in Pennsylvania. 7.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,269 | 590 | 7.68% |
| 2023 | 7,679 | 591 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 7,088 | -337 | -4.54% |
| 2021 | 7,425 | 534 | 7.75% |
| 2020 | 6,891 | 0 | 0% |