Wayne County, OH Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Wayne County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,852 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 208.2 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.11% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 44,191 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wayne County grew by 2.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 116,615 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wayne County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Wayne County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,152 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.75% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wayne County is about 2% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Wayne County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $153,365 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $849 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.1% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wayne County is about 15.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $849 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wayne County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 142 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wayne County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.0 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.0 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 142 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,394 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,668 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 786 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Van Wert County (15.4 min), Hancock County (15.4 min), Mercer County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (33.4 min), Brown County (31.6 min), Morrow County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Wayne County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wayne County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wayne County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Wayne County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Wayne County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.3% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.6% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wayne County, Ohio.
What is the population of Wayne County, Ohio?
The population of Wayne County, Ohio is 115,852, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wayne County, Ohio?
The population density of Wayne County, Ohio is 208.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wayne County, Ohio?
The median household income in Wayne County, Ohio is $71,152, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wayne County, Ohio?
The median home price in Wayne County, Ohio is $153,365, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Wayne County, Ohio is 3.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.