Wayne County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,034, reflecting a 0.33% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wayne County is the 66th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 16,739 and has grown -4.21% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 42.2 years
There are 12,381 adults, (3,510 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 7,969 (49.9%)
Male: 8,004 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 95.15% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,199 | 95.15% |
| Two or more races | 360 | 2.25% |
| Other race | 209 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.28% |
Wayne County 's average per capita income is $41,522. Household income levels show a median of $55,521. The poverty rate stands at 16.12%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,450 | - |
| Families | $74,660 | $93,008 |
| Households | $55,521 | $74,226 |
| Non Families | $26,619 | $37,166 |
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