Population 1,268 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wayne
Household size in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Wayne is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.30 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.1 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.1 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.6 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.9 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Wayne skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Wayne: 3.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wayne
Renters in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wayne is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Wayne: 33.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Wayne are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in Maine overall, where the median home dates to 1975.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $763 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $833 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $763 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,002 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$239 | +$464 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wayne pays $1,002 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 20.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wayne
Bachelor's degrees in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.3% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Wayne is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (48.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wayne: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wayne has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wayne compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2.13 | 53.9 | 3.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 1980 | $1,002 | 48.3% | 96.4% | 1.8% |
| North Leeds | 2.93 | 38.2 | 9.6% | 6.2% | 13.9% | 1989 | $940 | 23.0% | 93.0% | 2.6% |
| North Monmouth | 2.40 | 41.1 | 11.8% | 11.6% | 13.7% | 1985 | $1,121 | 39.3% | 93.6% | 0.1% |
| Kents Hill | 2.26 | 57.2 | 3.4% | 11.6% | 25.5% | 1985 | $997 | 40.3% | 97.0% | 3.3% |
| Leeds Junction | 2.93 | 38.2 | 9.6% | 6.2% | 13.9% | 1989 | $940 | 23.0% | 93.0% | 2.6% |
| Readfield | 2.50 | 46.5 | 11.0% | 9.4% | 25.4% | 1978 | $1,081 | 43.7% | 98.1% | 5.3% |
| Winthrop | 2.48 | 44.5 | 8.3% | 8.2% | 26.4% | 1974 | $890 | 42.0% | 96.4% | 3.4% |
| East Livermore | 2.04 | 40.3 | 9.4% | 33.9% | 17.1% | 1972 | $880 | 22.0% | 91.4% | 0.8% |
| North Livermore | 2.14 | 53.9 | 6.1% | 15.5% | 18.9% | 1986 | $1,025 | 29.5% | 95.7% | 10.0% |
| Leeds | 2.90 | 38.4 | 9.4% | 6.6% | 13.1% | 1989 | $961 | 24.0% | 93.2% | 2.4% |
| West Mount Vernon | 2.47 | 51.5 | 3.5% | 10.8% | 30.6% | 1983 | $1,037 | 35.5% | 95.2% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wayne. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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