Wayne County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29223
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 223
Geography
- Land Area
- 759.19 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 774.07 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.111074
- Longitude
- -90.453931
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,831
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,700
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,683 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 1.4% |
| White | 10,233 | 94.5% |
| Black | 48 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,582 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 1.4% |
| White | 8,240 | 94.7% |
| Black | 71 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 268 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,862
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,978
- Poverty Rate
- 25.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,741
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,151 | 93.5% |
| Black | 46 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,058
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 793 | 13.1% |
| Republican | 2,753 | 45.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,512 | 41.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,913 | 48.1% |
| Female | 3,119 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,458 | 90.1% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 1.2% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,000
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,715 | 49.7% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 26.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 37.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,482 | 50.9% |
| Female | 1,507 | 48.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,891 (36.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,021 (13.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,119
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $111,118
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $654
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.