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Wayne County, MS
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Wayne County, Mississippi.
Population
19,718
Land area
811sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- Wayne County is 61% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,619 a year, 33% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,100 (46% below Mississippi) and median rent is $784 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Waynesboro (4,518), State Line (1,016) and Clara (540).
Local data for Wayne County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,619
Poverty rate
22.8%
Median home value
$91,100
Prices +2.0% in a year
Median rent
$784/mo
Homeownership
85.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
32.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (572), German Americans (489), Guatemalan Americans (432).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,553
4,865 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $5,825 per person
PPP loans
$30.1M
871 loans, 4,445 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
247
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wayne County, MS?
- Waynesboro is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 4,518 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39322, 39324, 39367.
- What is the population of Wayne County, MS?
- About 19,718 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Jones County, Jasper County, Clarke County, Washington County, AL, Greene County, Choctaw County, AL, Perry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023