Wayne County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47181
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 181
Geography
- Land Area
- 734.11 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 735.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.242847
- Longitude
- -87.819843
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,972
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,310
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,710 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 1.6% |
| White | 14,329 | 89.7% |
| Black | 691 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,167 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 1.1% |
| White | 11,928 | 89.6% |
| Black | 731 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 420 | 3.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,168
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,849
- Poverty Rate
- 17.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,875
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,431 | 89.3% |
| Black | 692 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,047
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 697 | 7.7% |
| Republican | 5,065 | 56.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,285 | 36.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,320 | 47.8% |
| Female | 4,727 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,282 | 91.5% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 1.5% |
| Black | 73 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,486
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 38.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,265 | 39.4% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 25.8% |
| Black | 8 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 30.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,747 | 40.4% |
| Female | 1,739 | 36.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,708 (38.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,709 (13.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,211
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $128,765
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $544
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.