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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wayne City

Illinois · 1,089 residents · 1.729 sq mi
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Wayne City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,009. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,800. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,089
+1%since 1990
from 1,078 in 1990
1990 – 2025
630 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 623 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
−9%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8929761K1K1K1990201020202024Wayne City
2024920
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,009
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,450 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,333
+32%since 1990
from $10,116 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
73.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
26.7% rent
1.5
−24%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,078)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,077)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wayne City, Illinois?

Wayne City, Illinois has about 1,089 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wayne City, Illinois?

The typical household in Wayne City, Illinois earns about $27,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne City, Illinois expensive?

In Wayne City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne City, Illinois?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne City, Illinois?

About 18.4% of people in Wayne City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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