Population 50,745 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wayne
Household size in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Wayne is a place of big households: 2.95 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has edged down from 2.99 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Wayne is 44.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.0, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.5% of households in Wayne, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.2% of households in Wayne rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the center. The renter share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Wayne: just 3.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Wayne is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the New York area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1962. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,521 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,587 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,825 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,426 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$905 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wayne costs $2,426 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $905 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the northeast.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.5% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.8% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Wayne: 56.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wayne: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Wayne is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | 2.95 | 44.1 | 5.5% | 21.2% | 3.9% | 1969 | $2,426 | 56.5% | 96.0% | 5.2% |
| Pequannock | 2.96 | 39.2 | 4.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 1961 | $1,553 | 53.8% | 95.3% | 4.7% |
| Haledon | 3.01 | 35.2 | 14.4% | 51.8% | 4.4% | 1964 | $1,792 | 22.5% | 89.8% | 7.9% |
| North Haledon | 2.69 | 49.1 | 4.4% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 1968 | $2,453 | 46.3% | 91.3% | 4.4% |
| Pompton Plains | 2.73 | 44.9 | 5.4% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 1961 | $2,038 | 53.8% | 95.9% | 4.0% |
| Totowa | 2.91 | 43.7 | 12.2% | 26.2% | 1.9% | 1963 | $2,063 | 40.6% | 93.1% | 4.2% |
| Lincoln Park | 2.59 | 48.1 | 4.5% | 22.0% | 2.8% | 1974 | $2,014 | 44.4% | 91.7% | 10.2% |
| Prospect Park | 3.12 | 40.5 | 22.9% | 57.6% | 6.7% | 1944 | $1,556 | 32.0% | 89.5% | 11.5% |
| Pompton Lakes | 2.69 | 42.0 | 5.9% | 19.6% | 2.5% | 1963 | $1,968 | 44.1% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| Woodland Park | 2.54 | 42.9 | 14.3% | 37.1% | 3.6% | 1968 | $1,835 | 40.3% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
| Riverdale | 2.01 | 60.7 | 4.0% | 36.0% | 7.1% | 1986 | $2,675 | 51.2% | 97.1% | 0.8% |
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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