State
Land Area (mi²)
35.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,831.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.72%
Growth Since 2010
-2.54%
World Population Review
Wayne, Illinois Population 2021
64,965
Wayne is a city located in Illinois. Wayne has a 2020 population of 64,965. Wayne is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -2.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,661 in 2010. Wayne reached it's highest population of 67,553 in 2013.
The average household income in Wayne is $119,632 with a poverty rate of 4.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,284 per month, and the median house value is $278,300. The median age in Wayne is 40.2 years, 39.3 years for males, and 41 years for females.
Wayne Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wayne was:
- White: 73.45%
- Asian: 17.06%
- Other race: 3.73%
- Two or more races: 2.82%
- Black or African American: 2.63%
- Native American: 0.23%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
The current population of Wayne, Illinois is 64,965 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 66,384.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 66,661.
Wayne, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,011 | 73.45% |
| Asian | 11,386 | 17.06% |
| Some Other Race | 2,489 | 3.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1,879 | 2.82% |
| Black or African American | 1,758 | 2.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 153 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.08% |
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Wayne Population by Race
Wayne Population Pyramid $2021
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Wayne Population by Age
Wayne Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,829 | 3.05 | 87.7 |
| Married | 15,116 | 3.45 | 93.3 |
| Non Family | 3,783 | 1.26 | 81.7 |
| Female | 2,128 | 3.25 | 66.2 |
| Male | 802 | 3.25 | 68.6 |
3.38
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
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Wayne Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,893 | 4.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,912 | 4.18% |
| High School Graduate | 9,583 | 20.97% |
| Some College | 9,456 | 20.70% |
| Associates Degree | 3,995 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,085 | 28.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,768 | 12.62% |
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Wayne Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wayne Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,768 | 29,434 | 12,795 |
| Asian | 8,301 | 7,228 | 4,582 |
| Hispanic | 5,041 | 3,673 | 804 |
| Other Race | 1,445 | 905 | 103 |
| Black | 969 | 944 | 389 |
| 2+ Races | 723 | 723 | 284 |
| Native American | 98 | 82 | 20 |
| Islander | 54 | 39 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.20%.
Wayne Educational Attainment by Race
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$53,681
Average Earnings
$65,413
Average Male
$42,483
Average Female
Wayne Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wayne Language by Age
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Wayne Language
69.97% of Wayne residents speak only English, while 30.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.88% of the population.
Wayne Language
Wayne Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,493 | 1,298 | 3.05% |
| Hispanic | 9,453 | 1,088 | 11.51% |
| Other | 2,489 | 462 | 18.56% |
| Asian | 11,380 | 345 | 3.03% |
| Black | 1,747 | 191 | 10.93% |
| Multiple | 1,879 | 154 | 8.20% |
| Islander | 54 | 7 | 12.96% |
4.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.89%
Male Poverty Rate
5.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wayne
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne is Other, with 18.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne is Asian, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.46%.
Wayne Poverty
Wayne Poverty Rate by Education
Wayne Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Wayne Married by Age and Sex
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Wayne Marriage
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 35-44.
Wayne Marital Status by Race
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Wayne Marital Status
Wayne Veterans by War
Wayne Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,676 | 4.35% |
| Black | 106 | 8.14% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 1.07% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 5.14% |
| Other Race | 36 | 2.18% |
Wayne Veterans by Race
Wayne Veterans by Education
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3.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wayne Veterans by Education
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72.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Wayne Employment by Age
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Wayne Employment by Race
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Wayne Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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78.66%
Native Born
21.34%
Foreign Born
6.07%
Non Citizen
15.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.66% of Wayne residents were born in the United States, with 65.54% having been born in Illinois. 6.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Wayne Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64,965 | -473 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 65,438 | -473 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 65,911 | -473 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 66,384 | -436 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 66,820 | -224 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 67,044 | -378 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 67,422 | -99 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 67,521 | -32 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 67,553 | 218 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 67,335 | 277 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 67,058 | 397 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 66,661 | 0.00% |