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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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