Wayne County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13305
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 305
Geography
- Land Area
- 641.81 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.86 sq mi
- Total Area
- 648.67 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.547845
- Longitude
- -81.912376
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,975
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,657
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,710 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,271 | 4.2% |
| White | 21,837 | 72.9% |
| Black | 6,039 | 20.1% |
| Asian | 153 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,956 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 697 | 3.1% |
| White | 16,933 | 74.7% |
| Black | 4,638 | 20.5% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 211 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,949
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,324
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,192
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,989 | 71.0% |
| Black | 6,091 | 19.7% |
| Asian | 402 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,858
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,805 | 21.3% |
| Republican | 8,510 | 47.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,543 | 31.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,317 | 46.6% |
| Female | 9,541 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,108 | 73.4% |
| Hispanic | 586 | 3.3% |
| Black | 2,978 | 16.7% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,695
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,723 | 58.9% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 27.0% |
| Black | 1,265 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 40 | 33.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,510 | 54.2% |
| Female | 5,185 | 54.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,814 (32.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,385 (16.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,704
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $173,293
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $864
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.