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Wayne, OH
Village in Wood County, Ohio.
Population
924
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,868
ZIP codes
0
Wayne and its ZIP codes
Wayne at a glance
- Wayne is about 9.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,125, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,700 (36% below Ohio) and median rent is $914 a month.
Local data for Wayne, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,125
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$136,700
Median rent
$914/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (260), Mexican Americans (84), Irish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Wayne.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,550
74,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,600
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $5,899 per person
How people get to work
Wayne, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.9%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Wayne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BradnerVillage | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| RisingsunVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| West MillgroveVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| PembervilleVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Jerry CityVillage | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| PortageVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| HelenaVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| GibsonburgVillage | 9.7 mi | 2.3 |
| CygnetVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| RudolphCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| BloomdaleVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| FostoriaCity | 10 mi | 7.6 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 10 mi | 13.1 |
| KansasCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LuckeyVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BairdstownVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wayne, OH in?
- Wayne is in Wood County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Wayne, OH?
- About 924 people live in Wayne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wayne?
- Nearby places include Bradner (2.4 mi), Risingsun (3.5 mi), West Millgrove (4.3 mi), Pemberville (7.4 mi), Jerry City (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023