Wayne, NJ Neighborhood Information

The land was originally inhabited by Indians who hunted and fished the area. The land was purchased from them in 1695 by investors who represented England and were sent from New York City. The town was officially established in 1847 when a meeting was held and the frist mayor was appointed, Mayor William Hogencamp. The town was named after a hero of the Revolutionary War, General Anthony Wayne. The town of Wayne became a farming community with mills, and blacksmith shops. After World War II, the town became more residential and modern when major roads and highways were created. Schools were built to meet the growing needs of the population. Today, Wayne is a well established town providing many things for many people of all ages.

Population - Age Range

0-4 years:	2676
5-9 years:	2486
10-14 years:	2967
15-19 years:	4006
20-24 years:	4853
25-29 years:	3785
30-34 years:	2913
35-39 years:	2434
40-44 years:	2239
45-49 years:	2814
50-54 years:	3673
55-59 years:	4435
60-64 years:	4414
65-69 years:	3762
70-74 years:	3005
75-79 years:	2113
80-84 years:	1455
85+ years:	1467

Marital Status

Never Married:	14216
Now Married:	25934
Separated:	378
Widowed:	3565
Divorced:	3276

Median Income By Age

Under 25 years:	$33,171
25-44 years:	$136,615
45-64 years:	$158,761
Over 64 years:	$70,919

Household Income by Dollar Range

$0-$10,000	363
$10,000-$15,000	286
$15,000-$20,000	403
$20,000-$25,000	418
$25,000-$30,000	407
$30,000-$35,000	383
$35,000-$40,000	374
$40,000-$45,000	331
$45,000-$50,000	388
$50,000-$60,000	777
$60,000-$75,000	1251
$75,000-$100,000	2166
$100,000-$125,000	2099
$125,000-$150,000	1820
$150,000-$200,000	3799
$200,000-$250,000	2310
$250,000-$500,000	991
$500,000 up	822

Level of Education

No High School:	907
Some High School:	1178
High School Grad:	8634
Some College:	4687
Associate Degree:	2446
Bachelors Degree:	12072
Graduate Degree:	8586