Wayne County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42127
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 127
Geography
- Land Area
- 725.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 25.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 750.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.646602
- Longitude
- -75.292493
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 50,687
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 42,291
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 48,218 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,469 | 4.9% |
| White | 45,737 | 90.2% |
| Black | 1,511 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 374 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 77 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 40,459 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,830 | 4.3% |
| White | 38,276 | 90.5% |
| Black | 1,534 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 353 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 254 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 51,262
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,177
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,824
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,605 | 89.0% |
| Black | 1,657 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 389 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,102
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,431 | 26.3% |
| Republican | 18,624 | 58.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,075 | 12.7% |
| Other | 270 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,841 | 49.3% |
| Female | 16,190 | 50.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,861 | 80.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,040 | 3.2% |
| Black | 111 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 201 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 22,290
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 69.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 18,194 | 70.4% |
| Hispanic | 573 | 55.1% |
| Black | 69 | 62.2% |
| Asian | 115 | 57.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,003 | 69.5% |
| Female | 11,248 | 69.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 14,443 (36.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,294 (23.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 32,171
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $245,339
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,031
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.