Wayne County, Mississippi, has a multitude of advantages to those wanting to live or locate a business here — not the least of which is vast amounts of land, low taxes and an available workforce. We believe the numbers speak for themselves when it comes to our overall quality of life. Here is a quick glance at some of the facts and figures that show Wayne County is ready to welcome you:
SEX AND AGE
Total population — 20,747
Under 5 years — 1,521 (7.3%)
5 to 9 years — 1,379 (6.6%)
10 to 14 years –1,573 (7.6%)
15 to 19 years — 1,550 (7.5%)
20 to 24 years — 1,261 (6.1%)
25 to 29 years — 1,306 (6.3%)
30 to 34 years — 1,260 (6.1%)
35 to 39 years — 1,247 (6.0%)
40 to 44 years — 1,227 (5.9%)
45 to 49 years — 1,487 (7.2%)
50 to 54 years — 1,588 (7.7%)
55 to 59 years — 1,294 (6.2%)
60 to 64 years — 1,170 (5.6%)
65 to 69 years – 952 (4.6%)
70 to 74 years – 745 (3.6%)
75 to 79 years – 509 (2.5%)
80 to 84 years – 381 (1.8%)
85 years and over – 297 (1.4%)
Male population — 9,958 (48.0%)
Under 5 years – 798 (3.8%)
5 to 9 years – 709 (3.4%)
10 to 14 years – 777 (3.7%)
15 to 19 years – 806 (3.9%)
20 to 24 years – 615 (3.0%)
25 to 29 years – 609 (2.9%)
30 to 34 years – 589 (2.8%)
35 to 39 years – 582 (2.8%)
40 to 44 years – 552 (2.7%)
45 to 49 years – 737 (3.6%)
50 to 54 years – 788 (3.8%)
55 to 59 years – 614 (3.0%)
60 to 64 years – 565 (2.7%)
65 to 69 years – 429 (2.1%)
70 to 74 years – 353 (1.7%)
75 to 79 years – 211 (1.0%)
80 to 84 years – 127 (0.6%)
85 years and over – 97 (0.5%)
Female population — 10,789 (52.0%)
Under 5 years – 723 (3.5%)
5 to 9 years – 670 (3.2%)
10 to 14 years – 796 (3.8%)
15 to 19 years – 744 (3.6%)
20 to 24 years – 646 (3.1%)
25 to 29 years – 697 (3.4%)
30 to 34 years – 671 (3.2%)
35 to 39 years – 665 (3.2%)
40 to 44 years – 675 (3.3%)
45 to 49 years – 750 (3.6%)
50 to 54 years – 800 (3.9%)
55 to 59 years – 680 (3.3%)
60 to 64 years – 605 (2.9%)
65 to 69 years – 523 (2.5%)
70 to 74 years – 392 (1.9%)
75 to 79 years – 298 (1.4%)
80 to 84 years – 254 (1.2%)
85 years and over – 200 (1.0%)
RACE
Total population — 20,747
One Race — 20,586 (99.2%)
White — 12,300 (59.3%)
Black or African American — 8,071 (38.9%)
American Indian and Alaska Native – 39 (0.2%)
Asian – 34 (0.2%)
Asian Indian – 13 (0.1%)
Chinese – 6 (0.0%)
Filipino – 6 (0.0%)
Japanese – 2 (0.0%)
Korean – 2 (0.0%)
Vietnamese – 5 (0.0%)
Other Asian – 0 (0.0%)
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander – 7 (0.0%)
Native Hawaiian – 0 (0.0%)
Guamanian or Chamorro – 6 (0.0%)
Samoan – 0 (0.0%)
Other Pacific Islander – 1 (0.0%)
Some Other Race – 135 (0.7%)
Two or More Races – 161 (0.8%)
White; American Indian and Alaska Native – 36 (0.2%)
White; Asian – 8 (0.0%)
White; Black or African American – 58 (0.3%)
White; Some Other Race – 12 (0.1%)
Race alone or in combination with one or more other races:
White — 12,429 (59.9%)
Black or African American — 8,165 (39.4%)
American Indian and Alaska Native – 88 (0.4%)
Asian – 66 (0.3%)
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander – 23 (0.1%)
Some Other Race – 155 (0.7%)
HISPANIC OR LATINO
Total population — 20,747
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) – 246 (1.2%)
Mexican – 148 (0.7%)
Puerto Rican – 10 (0.0%)
Cuban – 3 (0.0%)
Other Hispanic or Latino – 85 (0.4%)
Not Hispanic or Latino — 20,501 (98.8%)
HISPANIC OR LATINO AND RACE
Total population — 20,747
Hispanic or Latino – 246 (1.2%)
White alone – 57 (0.3%)
Black or African American alone – 36 (0.2%)
American Indian and Alaska Native alone – 1 (0.0%)
Asian alone – 0 (0.0%)
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone – 5 (0.0%)
Some Other Race alone – 132 (0.6%)
Two or More Races – 15 (0.1%)
Not Hispanic or Latino — 20,501 (98.8%)
White alone — 12,243 (59.0%)
Black or African American alone — 8,035 (38.7%)
American Indian and Alaska Native alone – 38 (0.2%)
Asian alone – 34 (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone – 2 (0.0%)
Some Other Race alone – 3 (0.0%)
Two or More Races – 146 (0.7%)
RELATIONSHIP
Total population — 20,747
In households — 20,610 (99.3%)
Householder — 8,104 (39.1%)
Spouse — 3,917 (18.9%)
Child — 6,405 (30.9%)
Own child under 18 years — 4,531 (21.8%)
Other relatives — 1,539 (7.4%)
Under 18 years – 828 (4.0%)
65 years and over – 111 (0.5%)
Nonrelatives – 645 (3.1%)
Under 18 years – 65 (0.3%)
65 years and over – 36 (0.2%)
Unmarried partner – 380 (1.8%)
In group quarters – 137 (0.7%)
Institutionalized population – 102 (0.5%)
Male – 29 (0.1%)
Female – 73 (0.4%)
Noninstitutionalized population – 35 (0.2%)
Male – 16 (0.1%)
Female – 19 (0.1%)
HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE
Total households — 8,104
Family households (families) — 5,710 (70.5%)
With own children under 18 years — 2,500 (30.8%)
Husband-wife family — 3,917 (48.3%)
With own children under 18 years — 1,521 (18.8%)
Male householder, no wife present – 363 (4.5%)
With own children under 18 years – 177 (2.2%)
Female householder, no husband present — 1,430 (17.6%)
With own children under 18 years – 802 (9.9%)
Nonfamily households — 2,394 (29.5%)
Householder living alone — 2,163 (26.7%)
Male — 1,031 (12.7%)
65 years and over – 260 (3.2%)
Female — 1,132 (14.0%)
65 years and over – 639 (7.9%)
Households with individuals under 18 years — 2,942 (36.3%)
Households with individuals 65 years and over — 2,172 (26.8%)
Average household size — 2.54
Average family size — 3.08
HOUSING OCCUPANCY
Total housing units — 9,213
Occupied housing units — 8,104 (88.0%)
Vacant housing units — 1,109 (12.0%)
For rent – 159 (1.7%)
Rented, not occupied – 10 (0.1%)
For sale only – 73 (0.8%)
Sold, not occupied – 30 (0.3%)
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use – 202 (2.2%)
All other vacants – 635 (6.9%)
Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) — 1.1
Rental vacancy rate (percent) — 9.2
HOUSING TENURE
Occupied housing units — 8,104
Owner-occupied housing units — 6,542 (80.7%)
Population in owner-occupied housing units — 16,763
Average household size of owner-occupied units — 2.56
Renter-occupied housing units — 1,562 (19.3%)
Population in renter-occupied housing units — 3,847
Average household size of renter-occupied units — 2.46
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