Wayne County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
117,606
Male
58,449
49.7%
Female
59,157
50.3%
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
6.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.2%
High School or Higher34.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
8.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.1%
Married
39.5%
Wayne County, NC has a population of 117,606 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 55.0% of the population. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.9% of residents are foreign-born.