Living in Wayne County, Mississippi

Wayne County is a county in Mississippi with a population of around 20,566. The main communities are Waynesboro.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,363/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $137K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 62°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Wayne County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.