Wayne township is located in Marion County Indiana. Wayne township has a 2024 population of 147,695. Wayne township is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually but its population has decreased by -0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 148,353 in 2020.
The average household income in Wayne township is $65,344 with a poverty rate of 17.7%. The median age in Wayne township is 33.1 years: 32.5 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wayne township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73,487 | 49.81% |
| Black or African American | 42,527 | 28.82% |
| Other race | 16,561 | 11.22% |
| Two or more races | 11,991 | 8.13% |
| Asian | 2,137 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 812 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 55,103 | 2.64 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Non Family | 22,855 | 1.23 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Married | 19,368 | 3.61 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Female | 9,609 | 3.71 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Male | 3,271 | 3.52 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
50.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,856 | 10.62% |
| Associates Degree | 7,267 | 7.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,051 | 14.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,884 | 5.26% |
| High School Graduate | 32,897 | 35.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,393 | 7.97% |
| Some College | 17,462 | 18.81% |
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 | 47,743 | 41,991 | 10,894 |
| Black | 25,760 | 22,582 | 4,760 |
| Hispanic | 14,991 | 7,398 | 820 |
| Other Race | 8,096 | 3,367 | 326 |
| 2+ Races | 5,291 | 3,976 | 1,036 |
| Asian | 1,585 | 1,017 | 635 |
| Native American | 372 | 143 | 0 |
| Islander | 34 | 34 | 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 asian people with a rate of 40.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,839 | $46,760 | $47,037 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,240 | $60,661 | $57,599 |
| High School Graduate | $33,661 | $37,333 | $28,861 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,304 | $34,547 | $27,518 |
| Overall | $37,345 | $42,118 | $33,334 |
| Some College | $38,566 | $45,823 | $33,152 |
$37,345
Average Earnings
$42,118
Average Male
$33,334
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.51% of Wayne township residents speak only English, while 25.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41,973 | 11,089 | 26.42% |
| White | 62,967 | 7,907 | 12.56% |
| Hispanic | 31,248 | 5,398 | 17.27% |
| Other | 16,383 | 2,540 | 15.5% |
| Multiple | 11,825 | 2,332 | 19.72% |
| Asian | 2,061 | 231 | 11.21% |
| Native | 788 | 53 | 6.73% |
17.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.86%
Male Poverty Rate
19.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne township is Black, with 26.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne township is Native, with 6.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.12% |
| High School | 17.69% |
| Some College | 10.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.19% |
| Female Employed | 9.03% |
| Male Employed | 5.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,112 | $75,398 |
| Households | $51,659 | $65,344 |
| Married Families | $75,065 | $91,215 |
| Non Families | $38,538 | $47,384 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
6,168
Number of Veterans
5,719
Male Veterans
449
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,111 |
| First Gulf War | 1,189 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,056 |
| Korea | 225 |
| World War II | 78 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,636 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,598 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,569 |
| 75+ | 1,051 |
| 18 to 34 | 314 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,315 | 7.41% |
| Black | 1,528 | 5.09% |
| Hispanic | 343 | 1.86% |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 2.86% |
| Other Race | 128 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
61.91%
Born in Wayne township
82.96%
Native Born
17.04%
Foreign Born
12.97%
Non Citizen
4.07%
Naturalized
82.96% of Wayne township residents were born in the United States, with 61.91% having been born in Indiana. 12.97% 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 | 149,205 | 302 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 148,903 | 302 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 148,601 | 302 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 148,299 | 302 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 147,997 | 302 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 147,695 | 302 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 147,393 | 302 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 147,091 | -386 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 147,477 | -876 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 148,353 | 2,562 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 145,791 | 680 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 145,111 | 1,171 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 143,940 | 785 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 143,155 | 706 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 142,449 | 563 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 141,886 | 876 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 141,010 | 1,464 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 139,546 | 1,248 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 138,298 | 966 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 137,332 | 0 | 0% |