Kentucky

Wayne

19,555
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Wayne

Wayne, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 5,430. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 19,555.

Its recorded population peaked at 20,813 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 6 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Mill Springs, Battle of Mill Springs (Logan's Cross Roads), Action near Mill Springs (vicinity skirmish), and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202019,555
201020,813
200019,923
199017,468
198017,022
197014,268
196014,700
195016,475
194017,204
193015,848
192016,208
191017,518
190014,892
189012,852
188012,512
187010,602
186010,259
18508,692
18407,399
18308,685
18207,951
18105,430
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Wayne

Military engagements that took place in Wayne, Kentucky.

Battle of Mill Springs
1862
Battle of Mill Springs (Logan's Cross Roads)
1862
Action near Mill Springs (vicinity skirmish)
1862
Mill Springs Kentucky
1862
Battle of Mill Springs (Fishing Creek)
1862
Action at Monticello (Wayne County)
1863
Skirmish at Monticello, Kentucky
1863

Historic places in Wayne

National Register of Historic Places listings in Wayne, Kentucky.

Wayne County High School
Monticello
Mill Springs Mill
Mill Springs
West-Metcalfe House
Mill Springs
Fairchild House
Monticello
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Frequently asked about Wayne

When does Wayne first appear in the US census?
Wayne, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 5,430.
What is the population of Wayne?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Wayne had a recorded population of 19,555.
When did Wayne's population peak?
Wayne's recorded population peaked at 20,813 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Wayne?
7 documented military engagements took place in Wayne, including Battle of Mill Springs, Battle of Mill Springs (Logan's Cross Roads), Action near Mill Springs (vicinity skirmish).
How many historic places are in Wayne?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wayne, Kentucky.
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