The Town FilesWayne County, Ohio
116,588 people. The median home is worth $222,100 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $73,574.
Towns in Wayne County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster | 27,232 | $214,200 | $66,898 | 40.1 |
| Orrville | 8,452 | $188,900 | $72,569 | 40.2 |
| Rittman | 6,131 | $162,100 | $60,154 | 34.6 |
| Doylestown | 3,051 | $268,500 | $79,181 | 40.9 |
People and housing
| Wayne County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $881 | $914 |
| Median household income | $73,574 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 38.9 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
48,515 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,609 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 504 storm events in Wayne County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Wayne County has been included in 10 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).