Wayne County, Mississippi

Wayne County is a county located in Mississippi, in the Southern Region (East South Central) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Wayne County is home to 21216 inhabitants. The July 2008 population estimate is 20755, It is Mississippi's 47th most populous county. The county encompasses an area of 813.5 square miles (2106.96 sq km ), of which, 810.32 square miles (2098.72 sq km) of it is land and 3.18 square miles (8.24 sq km) of it is water, it is the seventh largest by area in the U.S. state of Mississippi.

Wayne County Mississippi
Map of Wayne County, Mississippi

As of the census of 2000, there were 21216 residents, 7857 households, and 5857 families in the county. The population density was 26.2 people per square mile (10.12/kmē), making its Mississippi's 22nd least densely populated county. There were 9049 housing units at an average density of 11.2 per square mile (4.32/kmē). The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.15. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 29.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. In July 2008, its estimated population was 20755, The racial makeup of the county was 12575 White, 8037 Black or African American, 16 American Indian, 33 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, and 92 from two or more races.

Wayne County Mississippi Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Wayne County Mississippi School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Wayne County Mississippi GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $25918, it is Mississippi's 53rd wealthiest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $30513, making it the 26th lowest county by median family income in Mississippi. The per capita income for the county was $12757, making its Mississippi's 24th lowest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 5535 pupils and students, of which 2717 are male and 2818 are female, 26.09% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 351 nursery or pri school, 390 kindergarten, 2850 elementary school, 1491 high school and 453 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1State Line TownGreene County, Wayne County4.34.270.03555130.1903022500
2Waynesboro CityWayne County6.666.650.015197781.61294622357
YearPopulation
April 2000 census21216
April 2000 Estimate21217
July 2000 Estimate21182
July 2001 Estimate21129
July 2002 Estimate21133
July 2003 Estimate21005
July 2004 Estimate20938
July 2005 Estimate20886
July 2006 Estimate20966
July 2007 Estimate21085
July 2008 Estimate20755
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school161190351
Kindergarten194196390
Elementary school153313172850
High school6738181491
College or graduate school156297453
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Wayne County, Mississippi$25918$30513$12757
Mississippi, United States$31330$37406$15853
United States$41994$50046$21587