Wayne County, MS
Living in Wayne County
Bikeability
17
Walkability
37
Commute
28
Public Transit
25
Affordability
95
Public Safety
80
Airports
6
Hospitals
12
Colleges
8
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
3
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
20k
Population
-598 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black41%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate38%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
+$6.6k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
33 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$86k
Median Home Value
+$25k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$383
Median Monthly Rent
+$67 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas27%
Utility gas14%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wayne County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Wayne County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wayne County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding64
Tornado53
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wayne County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wayne County, MS
Heidelberg Academy
26 miles, NW
St Johns Day School
27 miles, W
South Choctaw Academy
28 miles, NE
Patrician Academy
40 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wayne County, MS
Southeastern Baptist College
29 miles, W
William Carey University
43 miles, SW
University of Southern Mississippi
44 miles, SW
University of Mobile
67 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wayne County, MS
Wayne General Hospital
3 miles, NE
Perry County General Hosp
25 miles, SW
Hc Watkins Memorial Hospital Inc
27 miles, N
South Central Reg Med Ctr
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wayne County, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
41 miles, W
Key Field
48 miles, N
Mobile Regional Airport
71 miles, S
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
88 miles, S