Wayne County
Located 60 miles southwest of Cleveland and 35 miles west of Akron and Canton, Wayne County offers a unique balance of small-town living with access to urban amenities. Wayne County prides itself on its rich agricultural heritage and is home to the nation’s largest research facility for ag-biosciences. Wayne County’s vibrant, international manufacturing community continues to grow due to low costs, cooperative governments, and market access. In 2022, Wayne County placed fourteen in the nation and number one in Ohio in the POLICOM Strength Ranking (Micropolitan) and third in Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup rankings for new project expansions (Micropolitan)
Wayne County Stats
– population:
115,799
– Workforce:
53,314
| Notable Higher Ed. / Vocational Training Institutions |
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| Wayne County Schools Career Center |
| Ohio State University – College of Food, Sciences |
| College of Wooster |
| The University of Akron – Wayne Campus |
