Wayne County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17191 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,973 | — | #2,101 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,521 | -26.1% | #2,434 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,265 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $110,700 | -60.7% | #2,840 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $657 | -43.5% | #2,915 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | +28.0% | #2,145 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 15,973, making it the #2,101 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $55,521, ranking #2,434 out of 3,222 counties — 26.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.1% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $110,700 (-60.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $657/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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87.9% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% below the national rate.
About Wayne County, Illinois
Wayne County, Illinois has a total population of 15,973, making it the 2,101st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $55,521, which ranks #2,434 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $110,700, 60.7% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $657 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Wayne County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.