Wayne County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 19,823 with a growth rate of 0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County, Mississippi is the 46th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 20,782 and has seen a growth of -4.61% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,423 | 120 | 0.59% |
| 2028 | 20,303 | 120 | 0.59% |
| 2027 | 20,183 | 120 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 20,063 | 120 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 19,943 | 120 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 19,823 | 120 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 19,703 | 120 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 19,583 | -86 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 19,669 | -139 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 19,808 | -378 | -1.87% |
| 2019 | 20,186 | -103 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 20,289 | -161 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 20,450 | -26 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 20,476 | -39 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 20,515 | 42 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 20,473 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 20,476 | -152 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 20,628 | -1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 20,629 | -153 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 20,782 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 19,517 | 382 | 2% |
| 1980 | 19,135 | 2,485 | 14.92% |
| 1970 | 16,650 | 392 | 2.41% |
| 1960 | 16,258 | -752 | -4.42% |
| 1950 | 17,010 | 82 | 0.48% |
| 1940 | 16,928 | 1,633 | 10.68% |
| 1930 | 15,295 | -172 | -1.11% |
| 1920 | 15,467 | 758 | 5.15% |
| 1910 | 14,709 | 2,170 | 17.31% |
| 1900 | 12,539 | 2,722 | 27.73% |
| 1890 | 9,817 | 1,076 | 12.31% |
| 1880 | 8,741 | 4,535 | 107.82% |
| 1870 | 4,206 | 515 | 13.95% |
| 1860 | 3,691 | 799 | 27.63% |
| 1850 | 2,892 | 772 | 36.42% |
| 1840 | 2,120 | -661 | -23.77% |
| 1830 | 2,781 | -542 | -16.31% |
| 1820 | 3,323 | 2,070 | 165.2% |
| 1810 | 1,253 | -19,170 | -93.86% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,280 | 57.09% |
| Black or African American | 7,487 | 37.89% |
| Two or more races | 664 | 3.36% |
| Other race | 321 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,410 | 2.65 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Married | 3,092 | 3.42 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 2,655 | 1.2 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 1,190 | 3.91 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Male | 473 | 2.58 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
87.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,247 | 9.89% |
| Associates Degree | 864 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,262 | 10.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,239 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 4,643 | 36.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 965 | 7.66% |
| Some College | 2,385 | 18.92% |
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 | 7,714 | 6,766 | 1,699 |
| Black | 4,359 | 3,287 | 801 |
| 2+ Races | 387 | 314 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 373 | 217 | 0 |
| Other Race | 137 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,491 | $88,646 | $35,556 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,778 | $57,139 | $56,417 |
| High School Graduate | $36,111 | $43,371 | $24,538 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,344 | $0 | $8,703 |
| Overall | $33,096 | $44,536 | $24,418 |
| Some College | $25,838 | $35,417 | $22,066 |
$33,096
Average Earnings
$44,536
Average Male
$24,418
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.81% of Wayne County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 6.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,474 | 2,274 | 30.43% |
| White | 11,202 | 1,822 | 16.26% |
| Other | 321 | 247 | 76.95% |
| Hispanic | 722 | 247 | 34.21% |
22.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.56%
Male Poverty Rate
26.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Mississippi is Other, with 76.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne County, Mississippi is White, with 16.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.02% |
| High School | 22.09% |
| Some College | 13.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.67% |
| Male Employed | 10.3% |
| Female Employed | 9.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,118 | $74,984 |
| Households | $34,875 | $58,691 |
| Married Families | $81,939 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,172 | $28,162 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
564
Number of Veterans
553
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 321 |
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 346 |
| 75+ | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 3.88% |
| Black | 221 | 4.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
80.21%
Born in Wayne County, Mississippi
95.84%
Native Born
4.16%
Foreign Born
3.93%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
95.84% of Wayne County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 80.21% having been born in Mississippi. 3.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.