The Town FilesWayne County, Pennsylvania
51,262 people. The median home is worth $242,100 (typical Pennsylvania town: $214,250) and the median household earns $62,381.
Towns in Wayne County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake | 4,850 | $198,700 | $59,873 | 57.9 |
| Honesdale | 4,458 | $182,400 | $47,485 | 39.5 |
| Salem | 4,115 | $241,400 | $61,659 | 53.9 |
| Paupack | 3,676 | $345,000 | $75,302 | 58.6 |
| Damascus | 3,674 | $282,200 | $75,357 | 52.3 |
| Canaan | 3,610 | $276,300 | $73,036 | 40.0 |
| The Hideout | 2,634 | $205,600 | $48,045 | 60.0 |
People and housing
| Wayne County | Typical Pennsylvania town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,038 | $996 |
| Median household income | $62,381 | $75,278 |
| Median age | 49.2 | 44.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
15,462 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,861 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 505 storm events in Wayne County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wayne County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).