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Wayne County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Fairfield

Wayne County's estimated 2025 population is 15,597 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 66th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 16,739 and has seen a growth of -6.82% since that time.

15,597
Total Population
22
Population Density (miĀ²)
66
Population Rank (State)
-82 -0.52%
Annual Population Growth

Wayne County Population

Wayne County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wayne County includes 96.05% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White15,36296.05%
Two or more races3312.07%
Other race1631.02%
Asian860.54%
Black or African American520.33%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Wayne County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wayne County's average per capita income is $40,835. Household income levels show a median of $53,107. The poverty rate stands at 13.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,861-
Families$76,472$91,459
Households$53,107$72,646
Non Families$26,151$35,776

$40,835

Average Income

$53,107

Median Household Income

13.84%

Poverty Rate