Wayne County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
19,699
Male
9,519
48.3%
Female
10,180
51.7%
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
4.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher10.8%
High School or Higher36.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.4%
Married
35.1%
Wayne County, MS has a population of 19,699 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 56.7% of the population. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.3% of residents are foreign-born.