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Friday, November 13, 2026

Wayne County

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Population

66,3972024

Similar to communities in Indiana

Household income

$55,6922024

Less favorable than communities in Indiana

Home value

$140,2002024

Less favorable than communities in Indiana

Unemployment

3.7%2026

Similar to communities in Indiana

Violent crime

112020

More favorable than communities in Indiana

Work from home

6.9%2024

Similar to communities in Indiana

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Dispatch Services

Council hears progress on interlocal dispatch agreements with Union County and Liberty

Council was told draft interlocal dispatch agreements with Union County and Liberty have been sent to county counsel for review and the goal is to finalize them for the joint workshop; no approval occurred at the Sept. 2 meeting.

Wayne County — Sep 2, 2026

Officials report roads reopened after flood; county to pursue Stellar Grant after OCRA eligibility change

Sep 2, 2026

Council deputizes recording secretary as deputy auditor through Jan. 15, 2027

Sep 2, 2026

Wayne County Council approves bond to repay Hagerstown Library loan after public hearing

Sep 2, 2026

County outlines timetable for jail, courthouse and Westside entrance projects

Sep 2, 2026

Opioid Grant Donation

Council approves interlocal agreement to donate opioid grant funds to Cambridge City police equipment

Sep 2, 2026

Personnel Policy

Council updates mileage reimbursement to state rate and corrects statutory citation

Sep 2, 2026

Capital Projects Update

County reports fairgrounds improvements complete; courthouse elevator down and generator gear due Aug. 28

Aug 5, 2026

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What stands out in Wayne County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Wayne County with communities in Indiana or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Wayne County was less favorable than communities in Indiana on households using SNAP (food assistance).

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Recent meetings

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Sep 2Wayne County Council MinutesCouncil agreed to proceed with the Stellar Grant application process Aug 5Wayne County Council MinutesContract approved with direction to revise clause.Jul 1Wayne County Council MinutesCouncil voted to approve the grant application (motion passed 'with all in favor').Jun 3Wayne County Council MinutesCouncil authorized funding up to $5,100 contingent on commissioners' vendor selection.

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County moves to pursue Stellar Grant; grant-writer cost estimated at $7,000–$10,000 with county share about $1,500

Aug 5, 2026

Council approves $7,000 contingency appropriation to hire HWC for HEA 1001 reporting, contingent on commissioners

Aug 5, 2026

Wayne County approves contract with Coonrod Financial Consultants; counsel requests one clause tightened

Aug 5, 2026

County forms opioid committee; grant applications open Sept.–Oct.; county will request additional state-held funds

Aug 5, 2026