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Wayne County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Wayne County has 122,278 residents, up 3.8% since 2020 (+0.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 3,189 households moved in and 3,098 moved out (+91 net), while a net $2.9M of income left. Median household income is $59,733, the median home $178,700 and median rent $965 a month.
In North Carolina: 47th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 84th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 52nd of 100 counties for median household income · 70th of 100 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston County, NC | 353 | $17.1M |
| Wake County, NC | 220 | $12.1M |
| Lenoir County, NC | 141 | $5.2M |
| Duplin County, NC | 131 | $4.6M |
| Wilson County, NC | 109 | $5.4M |
| Pitt County, NC | 100 | $3.8M |
| Sampson County, NC | 69 | $2.5M |
| Greene County, NC | 68 | $3.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wayne County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston County, NC | 284 | $15.7M |
| Wake County, NC | 239 | $15.2M |
| Lenoir County, NC | 206 | $7.5M |
| Duplin County, NC | 122 | $4.6M |
| Pitt County, NC | 113 | $4.2M |
| Wilson County, NC | 96 | $4.0M |
| Greene County, NC | 73 | $2.5M |
| Sampson County, NC | 51 | $2.3M |
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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.