Wayne township is located in Allen County Indiana. Wayne township has a 2024 population of 110,391. Wayne township is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 107,639 in 2020.
The average household income in Wayne township is $61,146 with a poverty rate of 21.63%. The median age in Wayne township is 33.6 years: 32.3 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wayne township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,660 | 59.12% |
| Black or African American | 22,709 | 21.09% |
| Two or more races | 10,100 | 9.38% |
| Other race | 6,342 | 5.89% |
| Asian | 4,427 | 4.11% |
| Native American | 363 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.08% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 44,750 | 2.36 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 20,443 | 1.24 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Married | 13,310 | 3.25 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Female | 7,791 | 3.45 | 38 | 62 |
| Male | 3,206 | 3.07 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,670 | 8.19% |
| Associates Degree | 6,126 | 8.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,455 | 13.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,250 | 6.14% |
| High School Graduate | 22,984 | 33.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,991 | 7.21% |
| Some College | 15,751 | 22.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,695 | 39,271 | 10,915 |
| Black | 14,111 | 11,876 | 1,618 |
| Hispanic | 8,397 | 5,076 | 548 |
| 2+ Races | 4,233 | 3,108 | 417 |
| Other Race | 3,555 | 1,976 | 301 |
| Asian | 2,135 | 707 | 261 |
| Native American | 173 | 138 | 5 |
| Islander | 51 | 51 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,788 | $50,859 | $41,270 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,451 | $63,393 | $46,392 |
| High School Graduate | $31,776 | $38,899 | $24,364 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,140 | $32,116 | $23,816 |
| Overall | $35,653 | $41,217 | $30,961 |
| Some College | $36,234 | $41,879 | $32,024 |
$35,653
Average Earnings
$41,217
Average Male
$30,961
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.32% of Wayne township residents speak only English, while 15.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56,227 | 8,940 | 15.9% |
| Black | 22,283 | 6,892 | 30.93% |
| Hispanic | 17,447 | 4,447 | 25.49% |
| Multiple | 9,910 | 2,299 | 23.2% |
| Asian | 4,377 | 1,675 | 38.27% |
| Other | 6,258 | 1,279 | 20.44% |
| Native | 354 | 111 | 31.36% |
21.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.83%
Male Poverty Rate
23.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne township is Asian, with 38.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne township is White, with 15.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.98% |
| High School | 19.9% |
| Some College | 14.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.12% |
| Female Employed | 11.19% |
| Male Employed | 7.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,449 | $70,154 |
| Households | $46,624 | $61,146 |
| Married Families | $74,557 | $91,440 |
| Non Families | $33,999 | $46,538 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,849
Number of Veterans
4,322
Male Veterans
527
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,316 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,154 |
| First Gulf War | 946 |
| Korea | 412 |
| World War II | 75 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,215 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,114 |
| 75+ | 1,012 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,000 |
| 18 to 34 | 508 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,702 | 7.2% |
| Black | 921 | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 230 | 2.09% |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 2.97% |
| Other Race | 34 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 18 | 6.74% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.1%
Born in Wayne township
90.6%
Native Born
9.4%
Foreign Born
6.07%
Non Citizen
3.33%
Naturalized
90.6% of Wayne township residents were born in the United States, with 66.1% having been born in Indiana. 6.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 113,916 | 705 | 0.62% |
| 2028 | 113,211 | 705 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 112,506 | 705 | 0.63% |
| 2026 | 111,801 | 705 | 0.63% |
| 2025 | 111,096 | 705 | 0.64% |
| 2024 | 110,391 | 705 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 109,686 | 705 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 108,981 | 589 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 108,392 | 753 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 107,639 | -2,282 | -2.08% |
| 2019 | 109,921 | 1,038 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 108,883 | 841 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 108,042 | 608 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 107,434 | 469 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 106,965 | 572 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 106,393 | 437 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 105,956 | 622 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 105,334 | 472 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 104,862 | 820 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 104,042 | 0 | 0% |