Market insights · Missouri
Wayne County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Wayne County has 10,782 residents, down 1.4% since 2020 (-0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 306 households moved in and 261 moved out (+45 net), bringing in a net $2.7M of income. Median household income is $47,226, the median home $107,400 and median rent $665 a month.
In Missouri: 100th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 18th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 108th of 115 counties for median household income · 108th of 115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Butler County, MO | 55 | $1.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wayne County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Butler County, MO | 77 | $3.2M |
| Stoddard County, MO | 21 | $0.8M |
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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.