Wayne County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18177
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 177
Geography
- Land Area
- 401.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.59 sq mi
- Total Area
- 404.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.863091
- Longitude
- -85.006735
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 65,283
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 50,286
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 63,245 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,042 | 3.1% |
| White | 57,296 | 87.8% |
| Black | 2,485 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 335 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 334 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 49,299 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 989 | 2.0% |
| White | 45,483 | 90.4% |
| Black | 2,824 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 419 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 525 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 212 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 66,397
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,001
- Poverty Rate
- 17.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,507
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 57,465 | 86.5% |
| Black | 2,566 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 602 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 39,568
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,818 | 19.8% |
| Republican | 13,433 | 33.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,253 | 46.1% |
| Other | 64 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 18,959 | 47.9% |
| Female | 20,599 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,662 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic | 780 | 2.0% |
| Black | 419 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 238 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,476
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,683 | 42.4% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 22.9% |
| Black | 92 | 22.0% |
| Asian | 58 | 24.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,971 | 42.0% |
| Female | 8,504 | 41.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,305 (29.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,274 (20.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 30,736
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $136,391
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $813
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.