Wayne County, Indiana

The median household income in Wayne County, Indiana is $56,652, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Wayne County is $31,990, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $56,652.

Wayne County's median household income of $56,652 is lower than the Indiana state average of $68,681. The per capita income is $31,990, compared to the state average of $34,773.

The per capita income in Wayne County, Indiana is $31,990, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Wayne County's median household income of $56,652 is below the Indiana average of $68,681. The per capita income of $31,990 is also lower than the state average of $34,773. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Wayne County ranks #84 out of 92 counties in Indiana by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $56,652 and per capita income of $31,990, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.