Wayne County's estimated 2026 population is 15,881 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wayne County is the 66th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 16,739 and has seen a growth of -5.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 42.2 years
There are 12,381 adults, (3,510 of whom are seniors) in Wayne County.
Female: 7,969 (49.9%)
Male: 8,004 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Wayne County includes 95.15% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,199 | 95.15% |
| Two or more races | 360 | 2.25% |
| Other race | 209 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.28% |
Wayne County's average per capita income is $41,522. Household income levels show a median of $55,521. The poverty rate stands at 16.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,450 | - |
| Families | $74,660 | $93,008 |
| Households | $55,521 | $74,226 |
| Non Families | $26,619 | $37,166 |
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