Wayne County PUMA, NC

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2024 Population

118,652

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.3

0.267% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

17.3%

2.5% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$59,733

2.84% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$178,700

9.83% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

53,038

3.66% 1-year growth

About

14.8% of the households in Wayne County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Wayne County PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wayne County PUMA, NC are Wayne Community College (1,708 degrees awarded in 2024) and University of Mount Olive (555 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Wayne County PUMA, NC was $178,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.5%.

Most people in Wayne County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Wayne County PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Wayne County PUMA, NC borders Wilson, Greene & Johnston (East) Counties--Wilson City PUMA, NC, Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC, Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC, and Lenoir, Onslow (North) & Jones Counties PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Wayne County PUMA, NC is home to a population of 119k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.84% of Wayne County PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (9.31k people).

In 2024, there were 1.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.5k people) in Wayne County PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Wayne County PUMA, NC are Spanish (13,579 households), Haitian (626 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (214 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,657

Women

50.2%

59,083

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 118,740 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Wayne County PUMA, NC.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

94.2%

2024 Citizenship

95.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.2% of Wayne County PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wayne County PUMA, NC was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wayne County PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wayne County PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.5k ± 517
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35.1k ± 854
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
11.3k ± 783

13.7%

Hispanic Population

16.3k people

13.7% of the people in Wayne County PUMA, NC are hispanic (16.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wayne County PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,368 ± 1,404 people
Guatemala
2,065 ± 1,106 people
Haiti
921 ± 742 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wayne County PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,368 Wayne County PUMA, NC residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,065 and Haiti with 921.

Foreign-Born Population

7.84%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.31k people

6.87%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.08k people

As of 2024, 7.84% of Wayne County PUMA, NC residents (9.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wayne County PUMA, NC was 6.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wayne County PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,579 households (12.2%)
Haitian
626 households (0.564%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
214 households (0.193%)

14.8% of the households in Wayne County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wayne County PUMA, NC was Spanish. 12.2% of the households in Wayne County PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,503 ± 558
Gulf War (1990s)
2,744 ± 519
Vietnam
1,972 ± 343

Wayne County PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wayne County PUMA, NC.

Health

87.9% of the population of Wayne County PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 31.8% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 5.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.1%

Uninsured

31.8%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

16.3%

Non-Group

5.42%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wayne County PUMA, NC declined by 0.368% from 12.1% to 12.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wayne County PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Wayne County PUMA, NC employs 53k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wayne County PUMA, NC were Elementary & secondary schools (3,616 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,351 people), and U. S. Air Force (3,217 people), and the highest paying industries were Not specified retail trade ($131,715), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($116,093), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($113,046).

Males in Wayne County PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,211. The income inequality in Wayne County PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,568

Women

46.3%

28,470

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Wayne County PUMA, NC in 2024 was 53,038 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Wayne County PUMA, NC.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

53k

2024 Value

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wayne County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 51.2k employees to 53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wayne County PUMA, NC, are Cashiers (1,690 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,600 people), and Cooks (1,445 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wayne County PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

53k

2024 Value

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wayne County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 51.2k employees to 53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wayne County PUMA, NC, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,616 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,351 people), and U. S. Air Force (3,217 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wayne County PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Wayne County PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,256

Median earning men ± $2,739

$32,865

Median earning women ± $1,870

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($76,125), Public Administration ($58,248), and Wholesale Trade ($58,056).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($49,004), Wholesale Trade ($47,986), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,395).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Wayne County PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.675%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Wayne County PUMA, NC awarded 2,263 degrees. The student population of Wayne County PUMA, NC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,847 male students and 3,888 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wayne County PUMA, NC are White (1,373 and 61.3%), Black or African American (398 and 17.8%), Hispanic or Latino (339 and 15.1%), and Two or More Races (73 and 3.26%).

The largest universities in Wayne County PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wayne Community College (1,708 and 75.5%) and University of Mount Olive (555 and 24.5%).

The most popular majors in Wayne County PUMA, NC are Information Technology (282 and 12.5%), General Business Administration & Management (266 and 11.8%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (259 and 11.4%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $26,216.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Wayne County PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,735 (32.2% men and 67.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 5,735 students enrolled in Wayne County PUMA, NC, 32.2% men and 67.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,871 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Information Technology
246 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
112 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
106 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Wayne County PUMA, NC was Information Technology with 246 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Wayne County PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wayne Community College
1,708 degrees awarded
University of Mount Olive
555 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayne Community College with 1,708 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,037 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wayne County PUMA, NC, which is 0.846 times less than the 1,226 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,373 degrees mean that there were 3.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 398 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,216) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.926% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.654% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Wayne County PUMA, NC in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (28.3k), Some college (21.8k), and Primary Education (14.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wayne County PUMA, NC was $178,700 in 2024, which is 0.537 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $162,700 to $178,700, a 9.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Wayne County PUMA, NC is 61.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Wayne County PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wayne County PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$178,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,173

$29,195

Median Property Taxes

±$1,413

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wayne County PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wayne County PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.5%

Homeownership

2024

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.5% of the housing units in Wayne County PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wayne County PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,733

Median Household Income

± $2,739

47.5k

Number of Households

± 1,822

In 2024, the median household income of the 47.5k households in Wayne County PUMA, NC grew to $59,733 from the previous year's value of $58,082.

The following chart displays the households in Wayne County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.419

2024 Wage GINI in Wayne County PUMA, NC

0.424

2023 Wage GINI in Wayne County PUMA, NC

In 2024, the income inequality in Wayne County PUMA, NC was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.4% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wayne County PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wayne County PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wayne County PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Worked At Home (5.38%)

In 2024, 81.3% of workers in Wayne County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (5.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wayne County PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.37% of the workforce in Wayne County PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wayne County PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wayne County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wayne County PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wayne County PUMA, NC (20.1k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wayne County PUMA, NC is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.