Wayne County, IN

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2023 Population

66,377

0.218% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.9

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

16.9%

5.14% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$56,652

3.28% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$126,100

5.61% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

30,114

1.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Wayne County, IN had a population of 66.4k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $56,652. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Wayne County, IN declined from 66,522 to 66,377, a −0.218% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,854 to $56,652, a 3.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.52%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.03%), Other (Hispanic) (1.43%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.09%).

None of the households in Wayne County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Wayne County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wayne County, IN are Indiana University-East (911 degrees awarded in 2022), Earlham College (269 degrees), and Bethany Theological Seminary (32 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Wayne County, IN was $126,100, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in Wayne County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Wayne County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Wayne County, IN borders Fayette County, IN, Henry County, IN, Randolph County, IN, Union County, IN, Darke County, OH, and Preble County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Wayne County, IN is home to a population of 66.4k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.93% of Wayne County, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.95k people).

In 2023, there were 19.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.2k people) in Wayne County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.67k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Wayne County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Wayne County, IN was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wayne County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.2k ± 252
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3k ± 481
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.67k ± 430

3.81%

Hispanic Population

2.53k people

3.81% of the people in Wayne County, IN are hispanic (2.53k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wayne County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

2.93%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.95k people

2.78%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.85k people

As of 2023, 2.93% of Wayne County, IN residents (1.95k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wayne County, IN was 2.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wayne County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,401 ± 216
Gulf War (2001-)
783 ± 216
Gulf War (1990s)
448 ± 138

Wayne County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wayne County, IN employs 30.1k people. The largest industries in Wayne County, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,626 people), Manufacturing (5,578 people), and Retail Trade (3,263 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,439), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,199), and Wholesale Trade ($56,758).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,980. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

30.1k

2023 Value

± 1,230

−1.3%

1 Year decline

± 5.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wayne County, IN declined at a rate of −1.3%, from 30.5k employees to 30.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wayne County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,676 people), Production Occupations (3,298 people), and Management Occupations (3,173 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wayne County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

30.1k

2023 Value

± 1,230

−1.3%

1 Year decline

± 5.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wayne County, IN declined at a rate of −1.3%, from 30.5k employees to 30.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wayne County, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,626 people), Manufacturing (5,578 people), and Retail Trade (3,263 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wayne County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Wayne County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,859

Median earning men ± $2,138

$32,951

Median earning women ± $1,756

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($65,687), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,981), and Public Administration ($59,200).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($55,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,611), and Manufacturing ($41,823).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

97
Other Services (except Public Administration)
95
Retail Trade
67
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$365k
Manufacturing
$319k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$110k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wayne County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.06%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.06%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wayne County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.06%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wayne County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Wayne County, IN awarded 1,241 degrees. The student population of Wayne County, IN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,400 male students and 2,460 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wayne County, IN are White (885 and 76.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (74 and 6.41%), Unknown (67 and 5.81%), and Black or African American (66 and 5.72%).

The largest universities in Wayne County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University-East (911 and 73.4%), Earlham College (269 and 21.7%), and Bethany Theological Seminary (32 and 2.58%).

The most popular majors in Wayne County, IN are General Business Administration & Management (181 and 14.6%), General Psychology (136 and 11%), and General Mathematics (111 and 8.94%).

The median tuition costs in Wayne County, IN are $49,218 for private four year colleges, and $7,274 and $20,634 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Wayne County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,860 (36.3% men and 63.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,860 students enrolled in Wayne County, IN, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,788 records, of which 66.6% were women and 33.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
181 degrees awarded
General Psychology
136 degrees awarded
General Mathematics
81 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wayne County, IN was General Business Administration & Management with 181 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wayne County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indiana University-East
911 degrees awarded
Earlham College
269 degrees awarded
Bethany Theological Seminary
32 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University-East with 911 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 450 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wayne County, IN, which is 0.569 times less than the 791 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 885 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 74 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($49,218) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($840) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wayne County, IN was $126,100 in 2023, which is 0.416 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $119,400 to $126,100, a 5.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Wayne County, IN is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Wayne County, IN have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wayne County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wayne County, IN is $56,652. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wayne County, IN was Census Tract 105 with a value of $94,079, followed by Census Tract 107 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $87,448 and $83,365.

In 2023, 11.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.43%.

Housing

Property

$126,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,353

$18,696

Median Property Taxes

±$896

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wayne County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wayne County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2023

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.7% of the housing units in Wayne County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wayne County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 105
Census Tract 107
Census Tract 102

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wayne County, IN was Census Tract 105 with a value of $94,079, followed by Census Tract 107 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $87,448 and $83,365.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wayne County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,652

Median Household Income

± $3,411

26.8k

Number of Households

± 1,113

In 2023, the median household income of the 26.8k households in Wayne County, IN grew to $56,652 from the previous year's value of $54,854.

The following chart displays the households in Wayne County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wayne County, IN is from Indiana.

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (6.13%)

In 2023, 79.3% of workers in Wayne County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (6.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wayne County, IN have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Wayne County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wayne County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wayne County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wayne County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.43%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wayne County, IN (10.8k out of 64k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wayne County, IN is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.7% of the children was living in poverty in Wayne County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 11.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.3% of the population of Wayne County, IN has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, IN see 1687 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.118% decrease from the previous year (1689 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1545 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 209 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,687 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, IN

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, IN see an average of 1,687 patients per year. This represents a 0.118% decrease from the previous year (1,689 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wayne County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.67%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wayne County, IN grew by 3.35% from 10.3% to 10.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wayne County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 74 in Wayne County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wayne County, IN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.2% in Wayne County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wayne County, IN.