Wayne Authority

Wayne is a middle-income, family-oriented village of 701 with home prices 1.7× below the Oklahoma median.

Wayne, Oklahoma

Population in Wayne stands at 701 — placing it among the smaller communities of McClain County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $66,071.

Definition and scope

Located in McClain County, Oklahoma, Wayne operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Wayne has approximately 701 residents. The median age is 29.6 years. Roughly 62% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $117,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 70.3%
• Black or African American: 2.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Wayne is $66,071. Poverty rate stands at 28.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.6%. Educational attainment: 18.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Wayne:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Wayne is Green Valley Farms Airport. Federal court business routes through McClain County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Purcell, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Wayne sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.