Wayne County | |
|---|---|
 Wayne County courthouse in Waynesboro | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
 Mississippi's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°38′N 88°42′W / 31.64°N 88.7°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1809 |
| Named for | Anthony Wayne |
| Seat | Waynesboro |
| Largest city | Waynesboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 814 sq mi (2,110 km2) |
| • Land | 811 sq mi (2,100 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 0.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 19,779 |
| • Density | 24/sq mi (9.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | www |
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,779.[1] Its county seat is Waynesboro.[2] The county is named for General Anthony Wayne.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Wayne County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.