Demographics & People — Wayne City, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,050 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
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| Median Age | 45.2 |
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| Total Households | 455 |
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| Family Households | 292 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,040 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 441 |
| German | 174 |
| English | 149 |
| Other groups | 138 |
| Irish | 81 |
| American | 66 |
| French (except Basque) | 23 |
| Scotch-Irish | 15 |
| Italian | 13 |
| Scottish | 9 |
Language
| English Only | 979 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 991 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 30 |
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| Population 18+ | 759 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.5% |
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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 City, Illinois.
