Wayne County, Tennessee

Wayne County: County in Tennessee, United States

About

Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,021 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,524 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waynesboro. The county was created 207 years ago in 1816.

Wayne County is a county located in Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,021. Its county seat is Waynesboro. The county is named after General "Mad Anthony" Wayne. 

Wayne County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Located in the beautiful Tennessee Valley, Wayne County boasts excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and an abundance of outdoor fun. If you're looking for a place where you can make a difference, Wayne County is the place for you!

Wayne County was formed in 1817 from parts of Hickman and Humphreys Counties, and it was named for General Anthony Wayne.

The first recorded settlers were John and Martha Smith who arrived from Kentucky in 1807. They were followed by James Blevins and his family who settled on the south bank of Bear Creek in what is now Collinwood. 

The county has historically been agricultural, but it has seen an increase in manufacturing jobs since 1990 due to its proximity to Interstate 40. 

Wayne County is also home to Columbia State Community College's Wayne County campus which opened in 1985 as the first two-year public college in West Tennessee and serves over 4500 students annually with more than 50 degree and certificate programs at their main campus and satellite campuses across West Tennessee."

 

Wayne County locator map
Location of Wayne County on Tennessee map.

Quick Facts about Wayne County

Population : 16,524 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Tennessee (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 : 736 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.2%
Land as percent of area : 99.8%
Named for : Anthony Wayne
Capital : Waynesboro
Establishment : January 01, 1817
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 01:31:51 (22nd December 2024)
Density : 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.01% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Wayne County is located at 35°14'24"N 87°47'17"W (35.2399200, -87.7880100). It has 6 neighbors: Lauderdale County, Decatur County, Hardin County, Lawrence County, Lewis County and Perry County.

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The largest city of Wayne County is Clifton with a population of 2,655. Other cities include, Waynesboro population 2,371 and Collinwood population 932. See all Wayne County cities & populated places.

Wayne County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County.

City Name Population Title
Clifton 2,655 City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
Waynesboro 2,371 City in Tennessee
Collinwood 932 City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Wayne County has 6 neighbours.

  • Waynesboro

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wayne County decreased by 3.01% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 17,021 - census
2011 17,000 -0.12% estimation process
2012 16,973 -0.16% estimation process
2013 16,920 -0.31% estimation process
2014 16,860 -0.36% estimation process
2015 16,767 -0.55% estimation process
2016 16,747 -0.12% estimation process
2017 16,641 -0.64% estimation process
2018 16,635 -0.04% estimation process
2019 16,673 0.23% estimation process
2020 16,524 -0.9% estimation process

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People born in Wayne County (2)

People born in Wayne County, including politician Lon A. Scott, politician Thetus Willrette Sims, .

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