Wayne County , Tennessee
Population: 16,251 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $52,824 Home $126,600 Rent $619/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,251 residents, Wayne County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Wayne County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$52,824
Median Income
household
$126,600
Home Value
median
$619/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $52,824 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,526 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| Median Home Value | $126,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $619/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,251 |
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.2%
Obesity
15.4%
Diabetes
23.1%
Smoking
37.8%
High Blood Pressure
31.5%
No Physical Activity
29.0%
Depression
43.0%
Insufficient Sleep
74.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 43.0 · 43th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
73.89
🌀 Hurricane
51.40
🔥 Wildfire
12.15
❄️ Winter Storm
12.95
🌍 Earthquake
77.54
☀️ Drought
27.35
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