Wayne County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
38,498
Male
18,798
48.8%
Female
19,700
51.2%
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
0.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.7%
High School or Higher39.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.6%
Married
44.2%
Wayne County, WV has a population of 38,498 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 44.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 96.0% of the population. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.8% of residents are foreign-born.