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Wayne City

Illinois · 994 residents · 1.729 sq mi
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Wayne City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,607. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
994
−9%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
575 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+13%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8929761K1K1K1990201020202024Wayne City
2024920
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,607
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,009 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,587
+77%since 2000
from $13,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,077)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(937)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score7%(70)
Diversity Score
7
+411%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+97%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne City, Illinois?

Wayne City, Illinois has about 994 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wayne City, Illinois earns about $50,607 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 $95,800, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne City, Illinois?

About 13.4% 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 12.2% of people in Wayne City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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