County · New York
Wayne County, New York
Wayne County, New York. Wayne County had 91,250 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, about level with 2020, a smaller fall than New York's (−1.0%). It holds 32 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 15 towns and townships and 10 census-designated) and 26 census tracts. GEOID 36117.
Wayne County is one of the 5 counties of the Rochester, NY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
91,250
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 91,283 · ACS 2020-2024: 90,929
Median household income
$74,506
±$2,240 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$170,000
±$2,749 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$938
±$32 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Wayne County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 91,283 residents in Wayne County. The Census Bureau estimates 91,250 for July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, a smaller fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 90,929 over 604 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wayne County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 90,929 | 19,852,366 | +410 |
| Households | 38,404±391 | 7,722,646 | +1,684 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.02 | 2.49 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 42,570±113 | 8,585,241 | +814 |
Wayne County's population since 2000
From 93,765 in 2000 to 91,250 in 2025: down 2.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Wayne County?
Wayne County holds 32 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Arcadia with 13,522 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Arcadia (town) | 13,731 | $63,398 |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario (town) | 10,446 | $82,608 |
| Macedon (town) | 9,270 | $95,313 |
| Walworth (town) | 9,253 | $94,286 |
| Newark | 9,017 | $60,006 |
| Sodus (town) | 8,028 | $70,478 |
| Palmyra (town) | 7,403 | $67,113 |
| Williamson (town) | 6,860 | $90,515 |
| Gananda | 5,867 | $109,761 |
| Lyons (town) | 5,679 | $74,524 |
| Marion (town) | 4,566 | $80,469 |
| Galen (town) | 4,415 | $64,177 |
| Wolcott (town) | 4,002 | $54,569 |
| Lyons | 3,989 | $67,850 |
| Palmyra | 3,305 | $64,983 |
| Williamson | 2,418 | $70,298 |
| Rose (town) | 2,291 | $76,200 |
| Ontario | 2,215 | $50,078 |
| Clyde | 2,171 | $62,407 |
| Macedon | 2,092 | $77,174 |
| Huron (town) | 1,872 | $90,000 |
| Butler (town) | 1,835 | $50,192 |
| Sodus | 1,667 | $55,000 |
| Savannah (town) | 1,632 | $62,604 |
| Wolcott | 1,556 | $43,261 |
| Marion | 1,432 | $42,865 |
| WalworthGEOID 3678091 | 917 | $87,404 |
| Sodus Point | 822 | $81,750 |
| PultneyvilleGEOID 3659993 | 817 | $97,147 |
| North Rose | 571 | $57,500 |
| Red Creek | 495 | $69,167 |
| SavannahGEOID 3665332 | 487 | $49,792 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wayne County?
The median resident of Wayne County is 43.6 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.3%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wayne County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6±0.4 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.0% | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% | 19.8% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.6%±0.5 pts | 52.8% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±0.9 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±0.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±1.1 pts | 5.1% | +2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.8 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.6%±1.4 pts | 40.2% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2%±1.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wayne County earn?
Half of Wayne County's 38,404 households earn less than $74,506 a year (±$2,240), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $73,164 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wayne County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,506±$2,240 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,779±$2,548 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,259±$1,105 | $50,712 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4%±1.1 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.0%±2.7 pts | 18.3% | −4.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4%±1.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6%±1.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wayne County?
Owners occupy 79.9% of Wayne County's occupied homes and renters 20.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $170,000 by its owner (±$2,749). The median renter pays $938 a month including utilities, and 37.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wayne County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $170,000±$2,749 | $423,800 | +$17,640 |
| Median gross rent | $938±$32 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.1%±4.1 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,541±$46 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.9%±1.2 pts | 54.3% | +3.5 pts |
| Housing units | 42,570±113 | 8,585,241 | +814 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8%±1.4 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.0%±1.5 pts | 30.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wayne County building?
Builders took permits for 414 new housing units across Wayne County in 2025 (180 single-family), 4.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wayne County get to work?
77.8% of Wayne County's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Wayne County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6%±1.1 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 6.4% | −1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.8%±2.0 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±1.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | +6.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min±0.7 | 32.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Wayne County's census tracts?
Wayne County is divided into 26 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,219 (Tract 201.06) to $107,279 (Tract 204.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wayne County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 62 |
| Median household income | 24th of 62 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 46th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd of 62 |
| Median age | 18th of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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