Wayne County, Mississippi
Wayne County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,747 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,317 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waynesboro. The county was created 215 years ago in 1808.
Quick Facts about Wayne County
| Population : | 20,317 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County |
| Area : | 814 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | Anthony Wayne |
| Capital : | Waynesboro |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1809 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:57:18 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wayne County is located at 31°38'27"N 88°41'45"W (31.6407800, -88.6958000). It has 6 neighbors: Choctaw County, Washington County, Clarke County, Greene County, Jasper County and Perry County.
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The largest city of Wayne County is Waynesboro with a population of 4,866. . See all Wayne County cities & populated places.
Wayne County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 4,866 | City in Mississippi |
| Belmont | 1,977 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Wayne County
Wayne County has 6 neighbours.
- Choctaw County county in Alabama, United States
- Washington County county in Alabama, United States
- Clarke County county in Mississippi, United States
- Greene County county in Mississippi, United States
- Jasper County county in Mississippi, United States
- Perry County county in Mississippi, United States
- Waynesboro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wayne County decreased by 2.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,747 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,618 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,616 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,461 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,456 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,497 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,460 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,430 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,296 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,183 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,317 | 0.66% | estimation process |
People born in Wayne County (1)
American philanthropist Oseola McCarty was born in Wayne County
Other places with the same name (16)
- Wayne County , Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 1,740,623 people.
- Wayne County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 123,967 people.
- Wayne County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 115,694 people.
- Wayne County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 89,339 people.
- Wayne County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 65,778 people.
- Wayne County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 51,163 people.
- Wayne County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 39,054 people.
- Wayne County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 30,023 people.
- Wayne County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 20,209 people.
- Wayne County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 16,524 people.
- Wayne County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 16,031 people.
- Wayne County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 12,769 people.
- Wayne County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 9,492 people.
- Wayne County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 6,415 people.
- Wayne County , Utah county in south-central Utah, United States with a population of 2,759 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
