Wayne, West Virginia
Quick Statistics
Wayne is a community in Wayne County, West Virginia, home to about 1,675 people spread across 1.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $20,770 a year, and a typical home is worth about $82,100. About 14.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 19 percent over the past decade.
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Among the West Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Wayne ranks number 90 of 429 in population, number 318 in median household income, number 270 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Wayne typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 26°F. The area sees roughly 17 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lavalette, WV | 6.4 mi. | 1,005 |
| 2. | Prichard, WV | 8.8 mi. | 389 |
| 3. | Fort Gay, WV | 11.0 mi. | 437 |
| 4. | Louisa, KY | 12.5 mi. | 2,580 |
| 5. | Huntington, WV | 12.5 mi. | 45,787 |
| 6. | Ceredo, WV | 12.8 mi. | 1,528 |
| 7. | Burlington, OH | 13.4 mi. | 2,807 |
| 8. | Chesapeake, OH | 13.6 mi. | 1,060 |
What is the population of Wayne, West Virginia?
Wayne has a population of about 1,675 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Wayne, West Virginia in?
Wayne is located in Wayne County, West Virginia.
What is the median home value in Wayne, West Virginia?
The median home value in Wayne is about $82,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Wayne, West Virginia?
The median personal income in Wayne is about $20,770 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Wayne, West Virginia?
Since 1950, 2 tornadoes have been recorded in Wayne County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Wayne, West Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 26 degrees, with around 17 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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