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Wayne

Illinois · 2,431 residents · 5.73 sq mi
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Wayne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $155,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $731,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 179% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,431
+14%since 2000
from 2,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+14%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Wayne
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$155,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,500
+26%since 2000
from $54,990 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$731,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
5.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+21%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,213)
Black0.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(90)
Asian3.3%(81)
Other1.5%(36)
Diversity Score22%(534)
Diversity Score
22
+32%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne, Illinois?

Wayne, Illinois has about 2,431 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne, Illinois?

The typical household in Wayne, Illinois earns about $155,750 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 $731,200, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne, Illinois?

About 54.8% 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 0.9% 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 821 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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