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Wayne County, TN
3 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Wayne County, Tennessee.
Population
16,168
Land area
734sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Wayne County at a glance
- Wayne County is 87% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,294 a year, 25% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,700 (54% below Tennessee) and median rent is $619 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Clifton (2,660), Waynesboro (2,296) and Collinwood (996).
Local data for Wayne County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,294
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$130,700
Prices -5.2% in a year
Median rent
$619/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,821), German Americans (1,523), Mexican Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,039
4,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,777
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $6,332 per person
PPP loans
$15.5M
708 loans, 2,442 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wayne County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
337
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wayne County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wayne County, TN?
- Clifton is the largest city or town in Wayne County, with about 2,660 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wayne County?
- Wayne County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38425, 38450, 38452, 38463, 38471.
- What is the population of Wayne County, TN?
- About 16,168 people live in Wayne County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wayne County?
- Wayne County borders Lauderdale County, AL, Lawrence County, Hardin County, Lewis County, Decatur County, Perry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023