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Wayne County, MO
4 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Wayne County, Missouri.
Population
10,862
Land area
759sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- Wayne County is 84% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,226, 33% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,400 (53% below Missouri) and median rent is $665 a month.
- Its largest cities are Piedmont (2,911), Greenville (418) and Williamsville (284).
Local data for Wayne County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,226
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$107,400
Median rent
$665/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,505), Irish Americans (1,143), Italian Americans (233).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,827
2,272 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,370
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $9,245 per person
PPP loans
$9.3M
610 loans, 1,627 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,169
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
814
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
57
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wayne County, MO?
- Piedmont is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 2,911 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63763, 63934, 63944, 63950, 63951.
- What is the population of Wayne County, MO?
- About 10,862 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Butler County, Stoddard County, Madison County, Bollinger County, Iron County, Reynolds County, Carter County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023