Wayne County

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Welcome To Wayne County

Wayne County is a county in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,486,[1] making it the fourth-least populous county in Utah. Its county seat is Loa.[2]
 

History

Due to its remoteness and harsh terrain, settlements did not appear in the future Wayne County until the 1880s. By 1892, there was enough settlement and enough interest in a separate county (due mainly to the difficulty of accessing the Piute County seat), that Utah Territory passed an act (effective date March 10, 1892)[3] to separate the east portion of Piute into a separate county.[4] The county was named for Wayne County, Tennessee, itself named for Anthony Wayne.[5] The county boundaries have remained unchanged since its creation.[citation needed]
 

Geography

The eastern border of Wayne County is delineated by the meanders of the Green River, which flows southward to discharge into the Colorado River. After the two rivers join, the combined southwestern flow forms the remaining portion of the county's eastern border. The central part of the county is drained by the Fremont River and Muddy Creek. The Fremont begins at Fish Lake in Sevier County and flows into Wayne County near its northwestern corner. It joins the Muddy near Hanksville to form the Dirty Devil River, which flows southeastward out of the county's southern border to discharge into Colorado. Wayne County terrain varies from rough forestland on the west to arid poor soil carved by drainages and rocky outcrops.[6] The terrain slopes to the east and south; its highest area is near its NW corner, at 9,888 ft (3,014 m) ASL.[7] The county has a total area of 2,466 square miles (6,390 km2), of which 2,461 square miles (6,370 km2) is land and 5.8 square miles (15 km2) (0.2%) is water.[8]
 
The Green River, passing through the canyons of Canyonlands National Park, forms the eastern boundary. The San Rafael Desert occupies the center of the county. Thousand Lake Mountain and Boulder Mountain flank Rabbit Valley on the western end of the county, where beautiful forests contrast with the deserts to the east. The small population of the county is centered in Rabbit Valley, with one town of 200, Hanksville, located in Graves Valley north of the Henry Mountains. Wayne County is also home to Capitol Reef National Park.

Overview for Wayne County, UT

1,064 people live in Wayne County, where the median age is 33.3 and the average individual income is $27,965. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,064

Total Population

33.3 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$27,965

Average individual Income

Around Wayne County, UT

There's plenty to do around Wayne County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
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Somewhat Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Marinia's Country Cafe, Double Decker Drive-In, and Royal's Foodtown.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 0.05 miles 79 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Dining 0.7 miles 9 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.48 miles 15 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Dining 0.69 miles 5 reviews 4/5 stars
Dining 0.7 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 3.05 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wayne County, UT

Wayne County has 389 households, with an average household size of 2.66. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wayne County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,064 people call Wayne County home. The population density is 18.46 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,064

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33.3

Median Age

57.05 / 42.95%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • High School Degree
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389

Total Households

2.66

Average Household Size

$27,965

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Wayne County, UT

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The following schools are within or nearby Wayne County. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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