County government · Wayne County, TN
Wayne County's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2024), Wayne County took in $35.9 million and spent $32.7 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Wayne County's money comes from state tax money.A typical U.S. county of under 50,000 people gets 23%.
County taxes26%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; alcoholic beverage taxes and 4 more
- Public utility taxes$815 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$201 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$25 thousand
- Amusement taxes$16 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$2 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services4.3%
What's in fees for servicesOther school charges; school lunches and 3 more
- Other school charges$1.2 million
- School lunches$196 thousand
- Water$75 thousand
- Garbage collection$70 thousand
- School tuition and transportation$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money0.4%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money69%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Local tax money0.2%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other0.7%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Wayne County's spending goes to schools and colleges.Most U.S. counties of under 50,000 people spend nothing on this.
Spending by category100%
What's in schools and collegesElementary and secondary schools
- Elementary and secondary schools$31.1 million
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$1.7 million
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Wayne County. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
What this covers. The money of Wayne County itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.