Wayne County , Mississippi
Population: 19,699 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $36,791 Home $88,000 Rent $786/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,699 residents, Wayne County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Mississippi and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Wayne County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$36,791
Median Income
household
$88,000
Home Value
median
$786/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $36,791 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,336 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.9% |
| Median Home Value | $88,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $786/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,699 |
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 16.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
44.4%
Obesity
15.0%
Diabetes
20.2%
Smoking
43.1%
High Blood Pressure
36.6%
No Physical Activity
19.7%
Depression
40.6%
Insufficient Sleep
79.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 55.7 · 56th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
71.22
🌀 Hurricane
89.24
🔥 Wildfire
56.90
❄️ Winter Storm
26.67
🌍 Earthquake
53.91
☀️ Drought
52.86
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