About Wayne County
Metro Area 
$118,305Median Home Value
$203,182
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
$892Median Rent
$1,024
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
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Demographics
Wayne County's population is made up of 55% married, 20% single, 17% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 49%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 21%. Homeowners make up 74% of the population in Wayne County.
11,081Population
97,947
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
17Population Density
- 50% Male
- 50% Female
49 Median Age
38
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
Employment
The Per Capita income in Wayne County is $23,041. The Median Household Income is $42,758
$23,041Income Per Capita
$37,491
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
$42,758Median Household Income
$66,427
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
25% Poverty Rate
13%
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
8% Unemployment Rate
2%
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
Amenities
Amenities in Wayne County
Real Estate
$118,305Median Home Value
$203,182
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
$892Median Rent
$1,024
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
Occupancy Type
Renters
26%
Home Owners
74%
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