Wayne County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21231
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 231
Geography
- Land Area
- 458.04 sq mi
- Water Area
- 26.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 484.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.800772
- Longitude
- -84.826590
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,492
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,493
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,687 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 805 | 4.1% |
| White | 17,979 | 92.2% |
| Black | 240 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,021 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 3.0% |
| White | 14,509 | 93.6% |
| Black | 328 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,602
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $44,243
- Poverty Rate
- 24.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,783
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,055 | 92.1% |
| Black | 239 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,035
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,565 | 25.4% |
| Republican | 9,674 | 68.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 372 | 2.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,757 | 48.1% |
| Female | 7,278 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,837 | 91.5% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 2.8% |
| Black | 30 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,445
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,063 | 47.2% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 19.5% |
| Black | 10 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 40 | 46.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,048 | 45.1% |
| Female | 3,397 | 46.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,428 (31.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,973 (13.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,134
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $134,306
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $746
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.