Wayne County, Missouri
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Wayne County is a county located in the state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 13,259. Its county seat is Greenville6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,005 km² (774 mi²). 1,971 km² (761 mi²) of it is land and 34 km² (13 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.69% water.
Adjacent counties
- Madison County (north)
- Bollinger County (east)
- Stoddard County (southeast)
- Butler County (south)
- Carter County (southwest)
- Reynolds County (west)
- Iron County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,259 people, 5,551 households, and 3,841 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (17/mi²). There are 7,496 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.68% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 0.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,551 households out of which 27.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% are married couples living together, 9.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% are non-families. 27.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.84.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.20% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44, 26.80% from 45 to 64, and 19.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $24,007, and the median income for a family is $28,846. Males have a median income of $26,241 versus $17,232 for females. The per capita income for the county is $13,434. 21.90% of the population and 17.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 30.70% of those under the age of 18 and 15.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns