Wayne County PUMA, OH

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

116,588

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

9.41%

7.72% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$73,574

2.52% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$222,100

8.55% 1-year growth

Population & Diversity

Wayne County PUMA, OH is home to a population of 117k people, from which 98.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 2.45% of Wayne County PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.86k people).

In 2024, there were 48.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (108k people) in Wayne County PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.22k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Wayne County PUMA, OH are Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (9,251 households), German (2,533 households), and Spanish (1,468 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,456

Women

50.1%

58,136

Men

49.9%

The resident population of Wayne County PUMA, OH in 2024 was 116,592 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Wayne County PUMA, OH.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2024 Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.5% of Wayne County PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wayne County PUMA, OH was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
108k ± 306
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.22k ± 361
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.36k ± 285

2.47%

Hispanic Population

2.89k people

2.47% of the people in Wayne County PUMA, OH are hispanic (2.89k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wayne County PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
244 ± 383 people
Brazil
214 ± 359 people
Bhutan
201 ± 348 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wayne County PUMA, OH was India, the natal country of 244 Wayne County PUMA, OH residents, followed by Brazil with 214 and Bhutan with 201.

Foreign-Born Population

2.45%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.86k people

2.36%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.75k people

As of 2024, 2.45% of Wayne County PUMA, OH residents (2.86k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wayne County PUMA, OH was 2.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
9,251 households (8.46%)
German
2,533 households (2.32%)
Spanish
1,468 households (1.34%)

14.1% of the households in Wayne County PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wayne County PUMA, OH was Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages. 8.46% of the households in Wayne County PUMA, OH reported speaking Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,048 ± 219
Gulf War (2001-)
959 ± 227
Gulf War (1990s)
808 ± 209

Wayne County PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wayne County PUMA, OH.

Economy

The economy of Wayne County PUMA, OH employs 50.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wayne County PUMA, OH were Construction (3,863 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,643 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,615 people), and the highest paying industries were Air transportation ($138,828), Services incidental to transportation ($115,561), and Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. ($111,457).

Males in Wayne County PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,032. The income inequality in Wayne County PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,800

Women

44.9%

28,011

Men

55.1%

The workforce of Wayne County PUMA, OH in 2024 was 50,811 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Wayne County PUMA, OH.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

50.8k

2024 Value

−1.92%

1 Year decline

± −1.92%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wayne County PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −1.92%, from 51.8k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wayne County PUMA, OH, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,442 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,249 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,192 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wayne County PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

50.8k

2024 Value

−1.92%

1 Year decline

± −1.92%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wayne County PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −1.92%, from 51.8k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wayne County PUMA, OH, are Construction (3,863 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,643 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,615 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wayne County PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Wayne County PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,932

Median earning men ± $1,733

$32,371

Median earning women ± $1,173

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($78,634), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,473), and Information ($65,385).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,750), Public Administration ($50,789), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,576).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% 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 Ohio.

Education

The student population of Wayne County PUMA, OH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,634 male students and 2,154 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wayne County PUMA, OH are White (667 and 81.9%), Black or African American (45 and 5.53%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 4.79%), and Two or More Races (29 and 3.56%).

The largest universities in Wayne County PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are The College of Wooster (485 and 55.4%), Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (156 and 17.8%), and Wayne County Schools Career Center (120 and 13.7%).

The most popular majors in Wayne County PUMA, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (52 and 5.94%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (43 and 4.91%), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (37 and 4.23%).

The median tuition costs are $61,120 for private four year colleges, and $6,988 and $14,668 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Wayne County PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,788 (43.1% men and 56.9% 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 2024 there were 3,788 students enrolled in Wayne County PUMA, OH, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,848 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
37 degrees awarded
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
36 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wayne County PUMA, OH was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 37 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The College of Wooster
485 degrees awarded
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
156 degrees awarded
Wayne County Schools Career Center
120 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The College of Wooster with 485 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 348 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wayne County PUMA, OH, which is 0.66 times less than the 527 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 667 degrees mean that there were 14.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 45 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 ($61,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($735) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) 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

Measure

In 2024, 1.33% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.855% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Wayne County PUMA, OH in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (34.3k), Secondary Education (17.8k), and Some college (16.1k).

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 PUMA, OH was $222,100 in 2024, which is 0.668 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $204,600 to $222,100, a 8.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Wayne County PUMA, OH is 76.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Wayne County PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wayne County PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$222,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,236

$33,965

Median Property Taxes

±$1,129

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 PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

76.6%

Homeownership

2024

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76.6% of the housing units in Wayne County PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$73,574

Median Household Income

± $2,496

44.4k

Number of Households

± 1,361

In 2024, the median household income of the 44.4k households in Wayne County PUMA, OH grew to $73,574 from the previous year's value of $71,769.

The following chart displays the households in Wayne County PUMA, OH 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

0.429

2024 Wage GINI in Wayne County PUMA, OH

0.432

2023 Wage GINI in Wayne County PUMA, OH

In 2024, the income inequality in Wayne County PUMA, OH was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.64% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wayne County PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wayne County PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wayne County PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72.9%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (8.3%)

In 2024, 72.9% of workers in Wayne County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (8.3%).

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

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wayne County PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in Wayne County PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wayne County PUMA, OH 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 PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wayne County PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wayne County PUMA, OH (10.6k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

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

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

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