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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wayne County

Illinois · 17,151 residents · 713.83 sq mi
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Wayne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,481. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,151
−1%since 1990
from 17,241 in 1990
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+7%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Wayne County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,481
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,659 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,793
+56%since 1990
from $10,139 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$308
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
20.6% rent
1.5
−7%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(17,077)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(85)
Asian0.4%(64)
Diversity Score3.6%(614)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(16,853)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(103)
Asian0.3%(58)
Diversity Score2.6%(450)
3
−26%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−36%since 1990
from 23.0 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne County, Illinois?

Wayne County, Illinois has about 17,151 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wayne County, Illinois earns about $30,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne County, Illinois expensive?

In Wayne County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne County, Illinois?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, Illinois?

About 12.4% of people in Wayne County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 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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