Wayne County , Kentucky

Population: 19,592 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $41,933 Home $121,700 Rent $666/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 19,592 residents, Wayne County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.

$41,933
Median Income
household
$121,700
Home Value
median
$666/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $41,933
Per Capita Income $27,424
Poverty Rate 24.3%
Median Home Value $121,700
Median Gross Rent $666/mo
Owner Occupied 72.0%
Renter Occupied 28.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 19,592
Median Age 43.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 13.7%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 54.7  ·  55th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
43.35
🌀 Hurricane
52.52
🔥 Wildfire
38.01
❄️ Winter Storm
80.71
🌍 Earthquake
57.82
☀️ Drought
30.73

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