Wayne County, NC
Living in Wayne County
Bikeability12
Walkability22
Commute71
Public Transit14
Affordability88
Public Safety74
Airports19
Hospitals40
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
124kPopulation+3.5k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black30%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$3.2k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$550Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas8%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wayne County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Wayne County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wayne County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding46
Tornado24
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wayne County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wayne County, NC
Faith Christian Academy
3 miles, N
Wayne Mult-Purpose Juvenile School
4 miles, NW
Rhema Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Wayne Country Day School
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wayne County, NC
University of Mount Olive
11 miles, S
Barton College
27 miles, N
Heritage Bible College
37 miles, W
East Carolina University
40 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wayne County, NC
Cherry Hospital
3 miles, N
Wayne Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NE
Johnston Health
21 miles, NW
Unc Lenoir Health Care
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wayne County, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
40 miles, NE
Albert J Ellis Airport
43 miles, SE
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
55 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
57 miles, NW