Wayne County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37191
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 191
Geography
- Land Area
- 553.92 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 557.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.354190
- Longitude
- -78.008670
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 111,807
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 84,763
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 100,924 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 10,882 | 9.7% |
| White | 60,216 | 53.9% |
| Black | 35,016 | 31.3% |
| Asian | 932 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 423 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 79,806 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 4,959 | 5.9% |
| White | 49,073 | 57.9% |
| Black | 28,624 | 33.8% |
| Asian | 1,188 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 917 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 243 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 118,652
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,604
- Poverty Rate
- 16.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 20,075
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 60,942 | 51.4% |
| Black | 35,324 | 29.8% |
| Asian | 1,430 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 68,613
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 25,492 | 37.2% |
| Republican | 23,687 | 34.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 19,063 | 27.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 31,310 | 45.6% |
| Female | 37,212 | 54.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 38,112 | 55.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,913 | 5.7% |
| Black | 23,361 | 34.0% |
| Asian | 526 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 34,876
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 22,395 | 58.8% |
| Hispanic | 851 | 21.7% |
| Black | 10,216 | 43.7% |
| Asian | 227 | 43.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,860 | 50.7% |
| Female | 19,010 | 51.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 20,007 (25.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 17,204 (21.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 53,505
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $178,445
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,020
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- 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
- 28.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.