How many people live in Wayne County, WV?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 37,600 people living in Wayne County, WV. That makes Wayne County the 14th-most populous county in West Virginia. It is home to 2.1% of people living in the state.
37.6K
population of Wayne County, WV (2024)
2.1%
County share of the West Virginia population (2024)
About 37,600 people lived in Wayne County, WV in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Wayne County, WV’s age demographics?
1. Introduction - Introduce the topic of age demographics in the specified geography. 2. Age Distribution - Provide a breakdown of the population by age groups. - Include specific age ranges (e.g., under 18, 18-24, 25-44, 45-64, 65 and older). - Mention the percentage or number of people in each age group. 3. Comparison to State/National Averages - Compare the age demographics of the specified geography to state and/or national averages. - Highlight any differences or similarities. 4. Trends Over Time - Discuss trends in age demographics over recent years. - Include data points from previous years to show changes. 5. Implications - Explain the potential implications of the age demographics for the geography. - Consider aspects such as economic impact, healthcare needs, and educational requirements. 6. Conclusion - Summarize the points about the age demographics in the specified geography. - Reiterate any findings or trends.About 8,800 Wayne County, WV residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 23.5% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 21.9% of West Virginia’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 7,600 Wayne County residents, or 20.1% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 19.7% of West Virginia’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A higher share of Wayne County, WV's population is aged 65 or older than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Wayne County, WV’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 96.3% of the Wayne County, WV population, higher than the national share of 57.5%.
In contrast, Wayne County’s Hispanic population accounts for 1%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Black or African American population makes up 0.73% of the county, compared with 12.6% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Wayne County, WV has a higher share of a non-Hispanic white population than West Virginia as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Wayne County, WV is Huntington with about 3,500 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Wayne County, WV ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Huntington (pt.) | 3,532 |
| 2. | Kenova | 2,877 |
| 3. | Wayne | 1,394 |
| 4. | Ceredo | 1,334 |
| 5. | Fort Gay | 656 |
| 6. | Balance of Wayne County | 27,796 |
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