Wayne County, UT

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2023 Population

2,557

0.987% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

John Curtis

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.1

0.233% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.1%

7.55% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$70,074

8.02% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$364,800

15.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,210

5.02% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Wayne County, UT had a population of 2.56k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $70,074. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Wayne County, UT grew from 2,532 to 2,557, a 0.987% increase and its median household income grew from $64,870 to $70,074, a 8.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.16%), White (Hispanic) (3.52%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.196%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.117%).

None of the households in Wayne County, UT 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.

95.7% of the residents in Wayne County, UT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Wayne County, UT was $364,800, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in Wayne County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Wayne County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Wayne County, UT borders Emery County, UT, Garfield County, UT, Grand County, UT, Piute County, UT, San Juan County, UT, and Sevier County, UT.

United States Utah

Population & Diversity

Wayne County, UT is home to a population of 2.56k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.12% of Wayne County, UT residents were born outside of the country (131 people).

In 2023, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.33k people) in Wayne County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 132 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 90 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%

2023 Citizenship

96.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.7% of Wayne County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Wayne County, UT was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.33k ± 16
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
132 ± 89.4
White (Hispanic)
90 ± 87

3.83%

Hispanic Population

98 people

3.83% of the people in Wayne County, UT are hispanic (98 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wayne County, UT 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 Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
98,749 ± 7,598 people
Venezuela
9,695 ± 2,414 people
India
8,976 ± 2,323 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 98,749 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 9,695 and India with 8,976.

Foreign-Born Population

5.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

131 people

3.99%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

101 people

As of 2023, 5.12% of Wayne County, UT residents (131 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, UT was 3.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
98 ± 51
Gulf War (1990s)
21 ± 21
Korea
4 ± 14

Wayne County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wayne County, UT employs 1.21k people. The largest industries in Wayne County, UT are Construction (290 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (145 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (130 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($62,885), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($51,591), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,321).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,550. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.21k

2023 Value

± 194

−5.02%

1 Year decline

± 23.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wayne County, UT declined at a rate of −5.02%, from 1.27k employees to 1.21k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wayne County, UT, are Management Occupations (268 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (162 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wayne County, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.21k

2023 Value

± 194

−5.02%

1 Year decline

± 23.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wayne County, UT declined at a rate of −5.02%, from 1.27k employees to 1.21k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wayne County, UT, are Construction (290 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (145 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (130 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wayne County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Wayne County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,481

Median earning men ± $7,942

$37,171

Median earning women ± $8,030

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($63,702), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,143), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($48,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,625), Public Administration ($57,188), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,958).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.7M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.78% 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 7.69%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

18
Accommodation and Food Services
14
Construction
9
Accommodation and Food Services

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

$9.86k
Construction
$6.99k
Accommodation and Food Services
$4.82k
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, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 75.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.5%), followed by Other (1.11%).

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 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 (75.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.11%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wayne County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 75.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.5%), followed by Other (1.11%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

John Curtis

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing Utah.

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 Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 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 Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.647% 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 Some college (639k), High School or Equivalent (579k), and Bachelors Degree (496k).

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, UT was $364,800 in 2023, which is 1.2 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $316,200 to $364,800, a 15.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Wayne County, UT is 75.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Wayne County, UT have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wayne County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2023, 10% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, UT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.7%.

Housing

Property

$364,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$55,996

$822

Median Property Taxes

±$128

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, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2023

76%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.8% of the housing units in Wayne County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9791

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wayne County, UT 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.

$70,074

Median Household Income

± $9,056

1.09k

Number of Households

± 168

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.09k households in Wayne County, UT grew to $70,074 from the previous year's value of $64,870.

The following chart displays the households in Wayne County, UT 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wayne County, UT is from Utah.

0.478

2022 Wage GINI in Utah

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2022, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0322% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (55.6%)
Worked At Home (27.1%)
Walked (8.69%)

In 2023, 55.6% of workers in Wayne County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (27.1%) and those who walked to work (8.69%).

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

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wayne County, UT have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 7.95% of the workforce in Wayne County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, UT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.7%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

9.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wayne County, UT (231 out of 2.54k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wayne County, UT 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, 15.3% of the children was living in poverty in Wayne County, UT. 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2018, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 90.6 in Wayne County, UT. From 2014 to 2018, the indicator declined 31.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

88.8% of the population of Wayne County, UT has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 5.91% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 18.2% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, UT see 2759 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.77% increase from the previous year (2711 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 853 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 142 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.6% were men and 46.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,759 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, UT

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, UT see an average of 2,759 patients per year. This represents a 1.77% increase from the previous year (2,711 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.6% were men and 46.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

5.91%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

18.2%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wayne County, UT grew by 4.59% from 10.7% to 11.2%.

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