Wayne, NJ Population and Races. As of 2005-2009, the total population of Wayne is 53,812, which is 0.48% less than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 5.47% and is much lower than the national average rate of 11.61%. The most prevalent race in Wayne is white, which represent 88.29% of the total population. The average Wayne education level is higher than the state average and is higher than the national average. Topics: Population Growth Population by Races Population by First Ancestry Population by Gender Population by Age Education School Enrollment Household and Family Marital Status Place of Birth and Citizenship Language