Our economy focuses on agriculture and emerging technology with beautiful access to Lake Ontario, quaint villages, and trails Wayne County, NY was founded in 1823 and is located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. The County is home to 91,000 residents and is part of the Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area. Our norther border is the south shore of Lake Ontario, forming part of the northern border of the United States with Canada. In addition, the historic Erie Canal is located along the southern edge of the county and is still used for business or tourism. Wayne County’s key industries employ nearly 50,000 people and include advanced manufacturing, agriculture, and photonics, optics, and imaging.
