Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,779. Its county seat is Waynesboro. The county is named for General Anthony Wayne.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 814 sqmi, of which 811 sqmi is land and 2.8 sqmi (0.3%) is water. It is the fifth-largest county in Mississippi by land area.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 19,779 people, 7,683 households, and 5,390 families residing in the county.

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Politics

Education

There is one school district in the county, Wayne County School District. The county is in the zone for Jones College.