Wayne is a town located in Wayne County West Virginia. Wayne has a 2024 population of 1,381. Wayne is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,437 in 2020.
The average household income in Wayne is $53,555 with a poverty rate of 24.21%. The median age in Wayne is 38.6 years: 42.9 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wayne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,419 | 99.02% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 523 | 2.74 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Non Family | 238 | 1.26 | 18.5 | 81.5 |
| Married | 208 | 4.58 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Male | 45 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 32 | 2.81 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
3.96
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
42.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 17.6% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 4.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 2.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 3.33% |
| High School Graduate | 518 | 53.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 5.42% |
| Some College | 122 | 12.71% |
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 | 951 | 730 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,250 | $52,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,759 | $0 | $12,434 |
| Overall | $38,707 | $49,063 | $0 |
| Some College | $38,571 | $0 | $38,036 |
$38,707
Average Earnings
$49,063
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Wayne residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,419 | 333 | 23.47% |
| Multiple | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
24.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.35%
Male Poverty Rate
27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne is White, with 23.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.81% |
| High School | 28.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.98% |
| Some College | 20.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 84.21% |
| Female Employed | 8.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,313 | $82,694 |
| Households | $31,797 | $53,555 |
| Married Families | $75,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,631 | $18,228 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
60
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 5.21% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 66.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
81.58%
Born in Wayne
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Wayne residents were born in the United States, with 81.58% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,311 | -14 | -1.06% |
| 2028 | 1,325 | -14 | -1.05% |
| 2027 | 1,339 | -14 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 1,353 | -14 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 1,367 | -14 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 1,381 | -14 | -1% |
| 2023 | 1,395 | -11 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 1,406 | -20 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 1,426 | -11 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 1,437 | -143 | -9.05% |
| 2019 | 1,580 | -22 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 1,602 | -9 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 1,611 | -20 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 1,631 | -21 | -1.27% |
| 2015 | 1,652 | -11 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 1,663 | -13 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 1,676 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 1,679 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 1,691 | -9 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 1,700 | 0 | 0% |