Wayne County, NC

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2021 Population

117,692

4.92% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/AThom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATed Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

18.6%

0.532% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,488

4.8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$131,400

4.37% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,281

3.35% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Wayne County, NC had a population of 118k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $49,488. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wayne County, NC declined from 123,785 to 117,692, a −4.92% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,221 to $49,488, a 4.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.4%), White (Hispanic) (8.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.48%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.15%).

None of the households in Wayne County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Wayne County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wayne County, NC are Wayne Community College (1,658 degrees awarded in 2021) and University of Mount Olive (791 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wayne County, NC was $131,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.3%.

Most people in Wayne County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Wayne County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Wayne County, NC borders Duplin County, NC, Greene County, NC, Johnston County, NC, Lenoir County, NC, Sampson County, NC, and Wilson County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Wayne County, NC is home to a population of 118k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.91% of Wayne County, NC residents were born outside of the country (8.13k people).

In 2021, there were 1.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.3k people) in Wayne County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.42k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2021 Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95% of Wayne County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wayne County, NC was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wayne County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.3k ± 277
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35.7k ± 593
White (Hispanic)
9.42k ± 784

12.5%

Hispanic Population

14.7k people

12.5% of the people in Wayne County, NC are hispanic (14.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wayne County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

6.91%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.13k people

7.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.67k people

As of 2021, 6.91% of Wayne County, NC residents (8.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wayne County, NC was 7.01%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wayne County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,365 ± 556
Vietnam
2,716 ± 328
Gulf War (1990s)
2,317 ± 398

Wayne County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wayne County, NC employs 51.3k people. The largest industries in Wayne County, NC are Manufacturing (7,268 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,179 people), and Retail Trade (6,547 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,792), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,500), and Wholesale Trade ($48,036).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

51.3k

2021 Value

± 1,972

−3.35%

1 Year decline

± 5.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wayne County, NC declined at a rate of −3.35%, from 53.1k employees to 51.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wayne County, NC, are Production Occupations (5,131 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,968 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,953 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wayne County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.3k

2021 Value

± 1,972

−3.35%

1 Year decline

± 5.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wayne County, NC declined at a rate of −3.35%, from 53.1k employees to 51.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wayne County, NC, are Manufacturing (7,268 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,179 people), and Retail Trade (6,547 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wayne County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Wayne County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,688

Median earning men ± $1,941

$28,417

Median earning women ± $2,306

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,893), Information ($49,185), and Wholesale Trade ($48,673).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,197), and Wholesale Trade ($43,869).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

816
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
558
Retail Trade
500
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$808k
Manufacturing
$679k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$198k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

N/AThom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

N/ATed Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wayne County, NC awarded 2,449 degrees. The student population of Wayne County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,815 male students and 3,288 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wayne County, NC are White (1,419 and 59.1%), followed by Black or African American (520 and 21.7%), Hispanic or Latino (281 and 11.7%), and Unknown (84 and 3.5%).

The largest universities in Wayne County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wayne Community College (1,658 and 67.7%) and University of Mount Olive (791 and 32.3%).

The most popular majors in Wayne County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (304 and 12.4%), General Business Administration & Management (278 and 11.4%), and Information Technology (235 and 9.6%).

The median tuition cost in Wayne County, NC for private four year colleges is $21,618.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wayne County, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,103 (35.6% men and 64.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,103 students enrolled in Wayne County, NC, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,767 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
304 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
69 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wayne County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 304 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wayne County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wayne Community College
1,658 degrees awarded
University of Mount Olive
791 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne Community College with 1,658 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,043 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wayne County, NC, which is 0.742 times less than the 1,406 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,419 degrees mean that there were 2.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 520 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,618) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wayne County, NC was $131,400 in 2021, which is 0.537 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $125,900 to $131,400, a 4.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Wayne County, NC is 62.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wayne County, NC have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wayne County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wayne County, NC is $49,488. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wayne County, NC was Census Tract 3.03 with a value of $82,983, followed by Census Tract 4.01 and Census Tract 1.02, with respective values of $70,079 and $69,063.

In 2022, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.767%.

Housing

Property

$131,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,284

$29,147

Median Property Taxes

±$1,356

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wayne County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wayne County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.3%

Homeownership

2021

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.3% of the housing units in Wayne County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wayne County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3.03
Census Tract 4.01
Census Tract 1.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wayne County, NC was Census Tract 3.03 with a value of $82,983, followed by Census Tract 4.01 and Census Tract 1.02, with respective values of $70,079 and $69,063.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wayne County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,488

Median Household Income

± $2,114

46.8k

Number of Households

± 1,714

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.8k households in Wayne County, NC grew to $49,488 from the previous year's value of $47,221.

The following chart displays the households in Wayne County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wayne County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (12.7%)
Worked At Home (3.57%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Wayne County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.7%) and those who worked at home (3.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wayne County, NC have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Wayne County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wayne County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wayne County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wayne County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wayne County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.767%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wayne County, NC (21.4k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wayne County, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 23.2% of the children was living in poverty in Wayne County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 407 in Wayne County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 56.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.7% of the population of Wayne County, NC has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 6.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, NC see 2087 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0957% decrease from the previous year (2089 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1771 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 451 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,087 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, NC

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, NC see an average of 2,087 patients per year. This represents a 0.0957% decrease from the previous year (2,089 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wayne County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.3%

Uninsured

33.7%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

6.2%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wayne County, NC declined by 5.2% from 13% to 12.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wayne County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 75.4 in Wayne County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wayne County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.1% in Wayne County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wayne County, NC.

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