Wayne County, Mississippi

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

 * [[Image:US 45.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 45
 * [[Image:US 84.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 84
 * [[Image:Circle sign 63.svg|20px]] Mississippi Highway 63

Adjacent counties

 * Clarke County (north)
 * Choctaw County, Alabama (northeast)
 * Washington County, Alabama (southeast)
 * Greene County (south)
 * Perry County (southwest)
 * Jones County (west)
 * Jasper County (northwest)

National protected area

 * De Soto National Forest (part)

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

Cities

 * Waynesboro (county seat)

Towns

 * State Line (mainly located in Greene County)

Census-designated places

 * Buckatunna
 * Chicora
 * Clara
 * Robinsons Junction (or Robinson's Junction)

Unincorporated communities

 * Eret
 * Matherville
 * Eucutta

Ghost towns

 * Winchester