North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 118,652 (100%) |
| Population Density | 214 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 64 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $59,733 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,983 |
| Median Home Value | $178,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 53,505 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 29,195 (54.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 18,312 (34.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,998 (11.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 47,507 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 31,687 (66.7%) |
The table below compares Wayne County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 24 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 27 | 74th |
| Median Household Income | # 53 | 48th |
| Per Capita Income | # 69 | 32nd |
| Diversity Index | # 11 | 90th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
