Wayne Population 2026

Wayne has a population of 57,915, making it the #725 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Jersey. It is about 152× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Wayne (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

57,915

Rank in United States

#725

Coordinates

40.93°N, 74.28°W

~53 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

326 km

202 miles, straight line

Other big cities in New Jersey

City	Population	Rank in United States
Newark	281,944	#73
Jersey City	264,290	#78
Paterson	147,754	#188
Elizabeth	129,007	#224
Edison	102,548	#314
Trenton	89,620	#380
Toms River	88,791	#382
Clifton	86,334	#412

Cities near Wayne

Paterson147,754 people · ~9 km away
Clifton86,334 people · ~12 km away
Fair Lawn33,597 people · ~12 km away
West Orange48,131 people · ~14 km away
Garfield31,802 people · ~15 km away
Passaic71,085 people · ~15 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wayne?

Wayne has a population of 57,915 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #725 biggest city in United States.

What state is Wayne in?

Wayne is located in New Jersey, United States.

Is Wayne the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 326 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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