Wayne County | |
|---|---|
 Wayne County courthouse in Jesup | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°33′N 81°55′W / 31.55°N 81.91°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | December 7, 1803 |
| Named for | Anthony Wayne |
| Seat | Jesup |
| Largest city | Jesup |
| Area | |
• Total | 649 sq mi (1,680 km2) |
| • Land | 642 sq mi (1,660 km2) |
| • Water | 7.0 sq mi (18 km2) 1.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 30,144 |
| • Density | 47/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Wayne County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,144.[1] The county seat is Jesup.[2]
Wayne County comprises the Jesup, Georgia micropolitan statistical area.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Wayne County Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.