West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,164 (100%) |
| Population Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 8 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,878 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,910 |
| Median Home Value | $127,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,263 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,388 (67.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,374 (18.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,501 (13.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 15,762 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Family Households | 10,572 (67.1%) |
The table below compares Wayne County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 14 | 76th |
| Population Density | # 19 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 18 | 69th |
| Per Capita Income | # 23 | 59th |
| Diversity Index | # 47 | 17th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
