Wayne County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28153
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 153
Geography
- Land Area
- 810.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 813.52 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.642503
- Longitude
- -88.678214
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,150
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,458
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,149 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0.0% |
| White | 11,012 | 57.5% |
| Black | 7,534 | 39.3% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,463 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0.0% |
| White | 8,613 | 59.6% |
| Black | 5,620 | 38.9% |
| Asian | 172 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 87 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,718
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $39,048
- Poverty Rate
- 22.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,486
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,143 | 56.5% |
| Black | 7,465 | 37.9% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,801
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,098 | 32.0% |
| Republican | 4,347 | 34.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,335 | 33.9% |
| Other | 21 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,673 | 44.3% |
| Female | 6,815 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,453 | 42.6% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 0.9% |
| Black | 6,894 | 53.9% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,528
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,612 | 47.9% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 26.8% |
| Black | 2,738 | 39.7% |
| Asian | 22 | 37.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,422 | 42.7% |
| Female | 3,012 | 44.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,143 (32.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,075 (15.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,143
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $107,541
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $926
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 4.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.