Tennessee Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,168 (100%) |
| Population Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,294 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,272 |
| Median Home Value | $130,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,211 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,796 (66.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,186 (16.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,229 (17.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,982 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Family Households | 3,901 (65.2%) |
The table below compares Wayne County to the other 95 counties and county equivalents in Tennessee 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 | # 77 | 20th |
| Population Density | # 95 | 1st |
| Median Household Income | # 71 | 27th |
| Per Capita Income | # 86 | 11th |
| Diversity Index | # 53 | 46th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
