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Waynesville

Illinois · 369 residents (2025 est.) · 0.319 sq mi
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Waynesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 77 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,300. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
−17%since 2000
from 452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,176 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+45%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:369 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3273904525145771990201020202024Waynesville
2024375
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,588 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,245
+136%since 2000
from $16,640 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−1%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration23.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+40%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(446)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(9)
Diversity Score5.9%(22)
Diversity Score
6
+253%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesville, Illinois?

Waynesville, Illinois has about 375 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesville, Illinois?

The typical household in Waynesville, Illinois earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waynesville, Illinois expensive?

In Waynesville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,300, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesville, Illinois?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waynesville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesville, Illinois?

About 12.9% of people in Waynesville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waynesville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Waynesville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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