Illinois Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,973 (100%) |
| Population Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 10 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,521 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,813 |
| Median Home Value | $110,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,680 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,382 (70.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,484 (19.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 814 (10.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,866 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 4,411 (64.2%) |
The table below compares Wayne County to the other 102 counties and county equivalents in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 67 | 36th |
| Population Density | # 88 | 15th |
| Median Household Income | # 95 | 8th |
| Per Capita Income | # 91 | 12th |
| Diversity Index | # 91 | 12th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
