Wayne County, NC

County

Cities in Wayne County

Neighborhoods in Wayne County

Coley Acres / Patetown

Nahunta / Collingwood Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Wayne

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.8%

Households with Children

32.3%

School Enrollment K-12

14,324

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 17.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.4%
Working Age (35-54): 23.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.6%
High School / GED: 29.7%
Some College or Associate's: 34.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.4%
Single Parents: 13.9%
Couples & Adults: 35.1%
Living Alone: 32.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 29.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 52.1%
Puerto Rican: 4.8%
Cuban: 0.9%
Dominican: 1.4%
Central American: 36.3%
South American: 1.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 63.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 31.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 3.2%
Other Black: 65.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.2%
Spanish: 12.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 75.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources