Economy & Jobs — Wayne County, Indiana

Employment

Total Establishments1,429
Total Employees25,713
Avg Annual Employment29,736
Avg Annual Pay$51,067
Total Annual Wages$1,518,523,191
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,222,053
Unemployment Rate4.5%

Income

Median Household Income$54,854
Poverty Rate16.0%
IRS Returns30,140
Total AGI (thousands)$1,710,882
Average AGI per Return$56,764

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$487,925,819
Per Capita$7,331
Population Basis66,553

Agriculture

Total Farms14
Land in Farms (acres)12,063
Avg Farm Size (acres)862
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants53
Fast Food48
Bars11
Coffee & Snacks10