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Wayne

Illinois · 2,278 residents (2025 est.) · 5.73 sq mi
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Wayne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,719. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $642,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,562
+20%since 2000
from 2,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+21%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,278 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Wayne
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,719
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,338 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,251
+46%since 2000
from $54,990 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−10%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$642,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,850
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
3.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.9%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+3%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,966)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(80)
Asian2.8%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(355)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(1,814)
Black3.6%(91)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(92)
Asian17.4%(445)
Other4.7%(120)
Diversity Score58%(1,485)
Diversity Score
58
+249%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+4%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2017
from 93.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne, Illinois?

Wayne, Illinois has about 2,562 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne, Illinois?

The typical household in Wayne, Illinois earns about $161,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne, Illinois expensive?

In Wayne, Illinois, the median home is worth about $642,700, and the typical rent is about $2,850 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne, Illinois?

About 61.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne, Illinois?

About 2.1% of people in Wayne, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 952 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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