Demographics & People — Wayne, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,284 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,300 |
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| Median Age | 49.3 |
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| Total Households | 899 |
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| Family Households | 683 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3426 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,759 |
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| Black or African American | 56 |
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| Asian | 265 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 120 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 533 |
| German | 376 |
| Other groups | 355 |
| Polish | 297 |
| Italian | 258 |
| Irish | 201 |
| English | 158 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| American | 95 |
| European | 69 |
Language
| English Only | 1,625 |
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| Spanish | 61 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,134 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 114 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,891 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wayne, Illinois.
