Population 24,941 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wayne
Household size in Wayne
| Period | Wayne | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Wayne holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.60, even as the national average fell. Wayne has larger households than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in Wayne is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 39.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in Wayne, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wayne is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.2 points from 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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Wayne: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Wayne is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. 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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,482 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,479 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,775 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,149 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$667 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wayne costs $2,149 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $667 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 19 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.6% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 73.9% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Wayne is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (75.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.5 points, as it has nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Wayne: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 21 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Wayne is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | 2.76 | 41.5 | 7.0% | 23.7% | 5.9% | 1961 | $2,149 | 75.1% | 98.3% | 4.9% |
| Devon | 2.68 | 43.7 | 8.8% | 28.7% | 5.3% | 1966 | $2,126 | 78.0% | 99.2% | 5.9% |
| King of Prussia | 2.01 | 37.4 | 4.6% | 50.4% | 8.1% | 1992 | $2,192 | 73.3% | 97.7% | 3.3% |
| Villanova | 2.93 | 36.5 | 4.5% | 10.0% | 5.2% | 1960 | $1,961 | 77.9% | 87.9% | 5.2% |
| Chesterbrook | 2.50 | 40.7 | 7.1% | 38.5% | 4.8% | 1984 | $2,403 | 72.6% | 97.1% | 5.9% |
| West Conshohocken | 2.12 | 42.2 | 3.5% | 25.3% | 4.9% | 1948 | $2,319 | 71.7% | 99.1% | 1.7% |
| Bryn Mawr | 2.55 | 35.7 | 4.9% | 35.1% | 9.2% | 1962 | $2,110 | 74.9% | 97.5% | 4.6% |
| Bridgeport | 2.38 | 33.0 | 9.7% | 53.5% | 10.5% | 1964 | $1,391 | 44.8% | 96.2% | 3.4% |
| Berwyn | 2.75 | 46.7 | 7.6% | 14.4% | 5.6% | 1972 | $2,197 | 76.0% | 97.2% | 4.0% |
| Conshohocken | 2.18 | 35.4 | 6.1% | 48.6% | 6.8% | 1967 | $1,947 | 65.3% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| Audubon | 2.35 | 35.2 | 9.7% | 69.7% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,499 | 60.9% | 97.6% | 8.7% |
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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