Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,602 (100%) |
| Population Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $45,739 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,596 |
| Median Home Value | $135,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,134 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,582 (55.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,492 (24.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,060 (20.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,074 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 5,268 (65.2%) |
The table below compares Wayne County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 63 | 49th |
| Population Density | # 79 | 35th |
| Median Household Income | # 94 | 23rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 97 | 20th |
| Diversity Index | # 57 | 53rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
