Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,718 (100%) |
| Population Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $37,619 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,879 |
| Median Home Value | $91,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,143 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,553 (71.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,128 (12.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,462 (16.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,681 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Family Households | 5,000 (65.1%) |
The table below compares Wayne County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi 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 | # 47 | 44th |
| Population Density | # 57 | 32nd |
| Median Household Income | # 72 | 14th |
| Per Capita Income | # 56 | 33rd |
| Diversity Index | # 22 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
