Wayne County , Georgia
Population: 30,519 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,562 Home $149,800 Rent $839/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 30,519 residents, Wayne County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Wayne County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$49,562
Median Income
household
$149,800
Home Value
median
$839/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,562 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,077 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| Median Home Value | $149,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $839/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 30,519 |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.3%
Obesity
15.8%
Diabetes
20.0%
Smoking
39.7%
High Blood Pressure
32.6%
No Physical Activity
22.0%
Depression
39.3%
Insufficient Sleep
77.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 44.6 · 45th national percentile
🌊 Flood
19.80
🌪️ Tornado
52.74
🌀 Hurricane
88.90
🔥 Wildfire
61.74
❄️ Winter Storm
6.52
🌍 Earthquake
64.41
☀️ Drought
42.11
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