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Wayne County, IN: growth, migration and housing
Wayne County has 66,169 residents, down 0.5% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,287 households moved in and 1,258 moved out (+29 net), while a net $3.1M of income left. Median household income is $55,692, the median home $140,200 and median rent $815 a month.
In Indiana: 82nd of 92 counties for 5-year population growth · 39th of 92 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 87th of 92 counties for median household income · 80th of 92 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wayne County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County, IN | 109 | $3.9M |
| Randolph County, IN | 83 | $3.3M |
| Preble County, OH | 76 | $3.2M |
| Marion County, IN | 72 | $4.4M |
| Henry County, IN | 69 | $3.1M |
| Montgomery County, OH | 38 | $1.5M |
| Union County, IN | 35 | $1.6M |
| Butler County, OH | 30 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wayne County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County, IN | 91 | $3.7M |
| Henry County, IN | 82 | $3.9M |
| Fayette County, IN | 75 | $2.7M |
| Preble County, OH | 59 | $2.4M |
| Montgomery County, OH | 53 | $3.0M |
| Randolph County, IN | 47 | $1.8M |
| Delaware County, IN | 43 | $1.6M |
| Hamilton County, IN | 40 | $2.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.