Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 16,034 with a growth rate of 0.33% 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 -4.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (96.05%)
Two or more races (2.07%)
Other race (1.02%)
Asian (0.54%)
Black or African American (0.33%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,362 | 96.05% |
| Two or more races | 331 | 2.07% |
| Other race | 163 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 0.33% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,861 | - |
| Families | $76,472 | $91,459 |
| Households | $53,107 | $72,646 |
| Non Families | $26,151 | $35,776 |
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