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Wayne, WV
Town in Wayne County, West Virginia.
Population
1,675
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,419
ZIP codes
0
Wayne and its ZIP codes
Wayne at a glance
- Wayne is about 19 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $27,159, 54% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,100 (50% below West Virginia) and median rent is $789 a month.
Local data for Wayne, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,159
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$82,100
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher
6.1%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (94), German Americans (58), Polish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Wayne.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,428
8,412 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,014
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $8,867 per person
How people get to work
Wayne, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
161
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Wayne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LavaletteCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.6 |
| PrichardCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort GayTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| HuntingtonCity | 12 mi | 16.2 |
| Louisa, KYCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| CeredoCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Burlington, OHCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| West HamlinTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Salt RockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| Chesapeake, OHVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| KenovaCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| BarboursvilleVillage | 14 mi | 4 |
| Pea RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Proctorville, OHVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Catlettsburg, KYCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| South Point, OHVillage | 15 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wayne, WV in?
- Wayne is in Wayne County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Wayne, WV?
- About 1,675 people live in Wayne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wayne?
- Nearby places include Lavalette (6.1 mi), Prichard (9 mi), Fort Gay (11 mi), Huntington (12 mi), Louisa, KY (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023