Wayne County
Wayne County, Iowa
Corydon, IA 50060
Phone: (641) 872-2264
Fax: (641) 872-2431
www.waynecountyiowa.com
On the central southern border of IA; established Jan 16, 1846 from Appanoose County. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 527.08 (land 525.60; water 1.48) Population per square mile: 12.60
Population 2005: 6,601 State rank: 96 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.90%; 1990-2000 -4.80% Population 2000: 6,730 (White 98.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 43.00
Income 2000: per capita $15,613; median household $29,380; Population below poverty level: 14.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,147-$20,242
Unemployment (2004): 4.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 21.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 33.30%
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Wayne County, Michigan
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 224-6262
Fax: (313) 224-5364
www.co.wayne.mi.us
In southeastern MI bordered on the east by the Detroit River and Lake Saint Clair; original colony; established Nov 21, 1815 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 672.20 (land 614.15; water 58.05) Population per square mile: 3253.60
Population 2005: 1,998,217 State rank: 1 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.10%; 1990-2000 -2.40% Population 2000: 2,061,162 (White 49.90%; Black or African American 42.20%; Hispanic or Latino 3.70%; Asian 1.70%; Other 4.50%). Foreign born: 6.70%. Median age: 34.00
Income 2000: per capita $20,058; median household $40,776; Population below poverty level: 16.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $27,514-$29,879
Unemployment (2004): 8.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.80% Median travel time to work: 25.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.30%
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Wayne County, Illinois
Fairfield, IL 62837
Phone: (618) 842-5182
Fax: (618) 842-6427
In southeastern IL, southwest of Olney; organized Mar 26, 1819 from Edwards County. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 715.56 (land 713.90; water 1.66) Population per square mile: 23.50
Population 2005: 16,796 State rank: 68 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.10%; 1990-2000 -0.50% Population 2000: 17,151 (White 98.30%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 39.90
Income 2000: per capita $15,793; median household $30,481; Population below poverty level: 12.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,287-$23,689
Unemployment (2004): 5.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.90% Median travel time to work: 21.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 33.90%
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Wayne County, North Carolina
Goldsboro, NC 27533
Phone: (919) 731-1435
Fax: (919) 731-1446
www.waynegov.com
In east-central NC, southeast of Raleigh; organized Oct 18, 1779 (prior to statehood) from Dobbs County. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 556.69 (land 552.57; water 4.12) Population per square mile: 207.10
Population 2005: 114,448 State rank: 23 Population change: 2000-20005 1.00%; 1990-2000 8.30% Population 2000: 113,329 (White 59.80%; Black or African American 33.00%; Hispanic or Latino 4.90%; Asian 1.00%; Other 4.80%). Foreign born: 4.20%. Median age: 34.80
Income 2000: per capita $17,010; median household $33,942; Population below poverty level: 13.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,089-$23,584
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.00% Median travel time to work: 21.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 18.50%
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Wayne County, Missouri
Greenville, MO 63944
Phone: (573) 224-3011
Fax: (573) 224-5609
In southeastern MO, southwest of Cape Giradeau; organized Dec 11, 1818 (prior to statehood) from Cape Girardeau and Lawrence counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 774.09 (land 761.03; water 13.05) Population per square mile: 17.20
Population 2005: 13,097 State rank: 78 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.20%; 1990-2000 14.90% Population 2000: 13,259 (White 97.30%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 42.50
Income 2000: per capita $13,434; median household $24,007; Population below poverty level: 21.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $16,313-$18,649
Unemployment (2004): 7.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -4.20% Median travel time to work: 33.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 42.90%
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Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: (570) 253-5970
Fax: (570) 253-5432
www.co.wayne.pa.us
At the northeastern corner of PA, east of Scranton; organized Mar 21, 1798 from Northampton County. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-1796), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 750.54 (land 729.22; water 21.32) Population per square mile: 68.70
Population 2005: 50,113 State rank: 44 Population change: 2000-20005 5.00%; 1990-2000 19.50% Population 2000: 47,722 (White 95.70%; Black or African American 1.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.70%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 3.00%. Median age: 40.80
Income 2000: per capita $16,977; median household $34,082; Population below poverty level: 11.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,094-$25,084
Unemployment (2004): 5.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.30% Median travel time to work: 26.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.40%
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Wayne County, Georgia
Jesup, GA 31598
Phone: (912) 427-5900
Fax: (912) 427-5906
www.co.wayne.ga.us
In southeastern GA, northwest of Brunswick; original county; organized May 11, 1803 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman; nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 648.80 (land 644.66; water 4.13) Population per square mile: 44.00
Population 2005: 28,390 State rank: 58 Population change: 2000-20005 6.90%; 1990-2000 18.80% Population 2000: 26,565 (White 74.70%; Black or African American 20.30%; Hispanic or Latino 3.80%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 35.50
Income 2000: per capita $15,628; median household $32,766; Population below poverty level: 16.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,152-$21,013
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 26.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.10%
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Wayne County, Utah
Loa, UT 84747
Phone: (435) 836-2765
Fax: (435) 836-2479
www.waynecnty.com
In south-central UT; organized Mar 10, 1892 (prior to statehood) from Piute County. Name Origin: Named by Willis Robinson, a delegate to the state constitutional convention, for his deceased son, Wayne
Area (sq mi):: 2466.47 (land 2460.32; water 6.15) Population per square mile: 1.00
Population 2005: 2,450 State rank: 26 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.40%; 1990-2000 15.30% Population 2000: 2,509 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.00%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 34.10
Income 2000: per capita $15,392; median household $32,000; Population below poverty level: 15.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,292-$19,869
Unemployment (2004): 7.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.70% Median travel time to work: 19.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 12.40%
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Wayne County, New York
Lyons, NY 14489
Phone: (315) 946-5400
Fax: (315) 946-5407
www.co.wayne.ny.us
On central western border of NY on Lake Ontario, east of Rochester; organized Apr 11, 1823 from Ontario and Seneca counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-1796), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the American Revolution
Area (sq mi):: 1384.14 (land 604.21; water 779.93) Population per square mile: 154.90
Population 2005: 93,609 State rank: 31 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.20%; 1990-2000 5.20% Population 2000: 93,765 (White 92.50%; Black or African American 3.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.40%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 2.30%. Median age: 36.90
Income 2000: per capita $19,258; median household $44,157; Population below poverty level: 8.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,035-$25,806
Unemployment (2004): 5.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 24.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 47.60%
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Wayne County, Kentucky
Monticello, KY 42633
Phone: (606) 348-6661
Fax: (606) 348-8303
www.monticellokychamber.com
On the southern border of KY, south of Lexington; established Dec 18, 1800 from Pulaski and Cumberland counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 484.20 (land 459.40; water 24.80) Population per square mile: 44.30
Population 2005: 20,352 State rank: 55 Population change: 2000-20005 2.20%; 1990-2000 14.10% Population 2000: 19,923 (White 96.20%; Black or African American 1.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.50%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 36.60
Income 2000: per capita $12,601; median household $20,863; Population below poverty level: 29.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,863-$17,748
Unemployment (2004): 5.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): -3.60% Median travel time to work: 22.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 22.40%
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Wayne County, Indiana
Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: (765) 973-9237
Fax: (765) 973-9321
www.co.wayne.in.us
On the central-eastern border of IN, southeast of Muncie; established Nov 27, 1810 (prior to statehood) from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War, but honored here mostly for his defeat of Miami Indian chief Little Turtle (c. 1752-1812) in the Battle of Fallen Timbers (1794)
Area (sq mi):: 404.34 (land 403.57; water 0.78) Population per square mile: 171.40
Population 2005: 69,192 State rank: 24 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.70%; 1990-2000 -1.20% Population 2000: 71,097 (White 91.40%; Black or African American 5.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.30%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 37.70
Income 2000: per capita $17,727; median household $34,885; Population below poverty level: 11.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,005-$25,316
Unemployment (2004): 7.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.90% Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 13.60%
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Wayne County, Nebraska
Wayne, NE 68787
Phone: (402) 375-2288
Fax: (402) 375-4137
county.waynene.org
In northeastern NE, southwest of Sioux City, IA; organized 1870 from Thurston County. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 443.48 (land 443.43; water 0.05) Population per square mile: 20.80
Population 2005: 9,211 State rank: 31 Population change: 2000-20005 -6.50%; 1990-2000 5.20% Population 2000: 9,851 (White 96.20%; Black or African American 0.90%; Hispanic or Latino 1.50%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 27.90
Income 2000: per capita $14,644; median household $32,366; Population below poverty level: 14.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,433-$24,941
Unemployment (2004): 2.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.50% Median travel time to work: 15.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 32.10%
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Wayne County, West Virginia
Wayne, WV 25570
Phone: (304) 272-6369
Fax: (304) 272-5318
On southwestern border of WV, south of Huntington; organized Jan 18, 1842 from Cabell County. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 512.19 (land 505.79; water 6.40) Population per square mile: 83.20
Population 2005: 42,091 State rank: 14 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.90%; 1990-2000 3.00% Population 2000: 42,903 (White 98.40%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 38.40
Income 2000: per capita $14,906; median household $27,352; Population below poverty level: 19.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,279-$20,068
Unemployment (2004): 5.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.30% Median travel time to work: 28.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 63.00%
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Wayne County, Mississippi
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Phone: (601) 735-2873
Fax: (601) 735-6224
www.wayneco.com
On the central eastern border of MS, east of Laurel; organized Dec 21, 1809 (prior to statehood) from Washington County. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 813.50 (land 810.32; water 3.18) Population per square mile: 26.30
Population 2005: 21,291 State rank: 44 Population change: 2000-20005 0.40%; 1990-2000 8.70% Population 2000: 21,216 (White 61.10%; Black or African American 38.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.50%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 33.80
Income 2000: per capita $12,757; median household $25,918; Population below poverty level: 25.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $16,763-$18,926
Unemployment (2004): 6.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.70% Median travel time to work: 30.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 33.20%
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Wayne County, Tennessee
Waynesboro, TN 38485
Phone: (931) 722-3653
Fax: (931) 722-5994
www.waynecountytn.org
On the central southern border of TN, southeast of Jackson; organized Nov 24, 1817 from Hickman and Humphreys counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 735.59 (land 733.96; water 1.63) Population per square mile: 23.00
Population 2005: 16,909 State rank: 73 Population change: 2000-20005 0.40%; 1990-2000 20.90% Population 2000: 16,842 (White 91.30%; Black or African American 6.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 37.30
Income 2000: per capita $14,472; median household $26,576; Population below poverty level: 16.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $14,943-$16,699
Unemployment (2004): 8.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.10% Median travel time to work: 31.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.30%
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Wayne County, Ohio
Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: (330) 287-5400
Fax: (330) 287-5407
www.wayneohio.org
In north-central OH, west of Canton; original county; organized Aug 15, 1796 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), PA soldier and statesman, nicknamed "Mad Anthony" for his daring during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 556.31 (land 555.36; water 0.96) Population per square mile: 204.70
Population 2005: 113,697 State rank: 24 Population change: 2000-20005 1.90%; 1990-2000 10.00% Population 2000: 111,564 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 1.60%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.70%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 35.40
Income 2000: per capita $18,330; median household $41,538; Population below poverty level: 8.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,954-$25,771
Unemployment (2004): 5.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.40% Median travel time to work: 19.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.10%
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