Economy & Jobs — Wayne City, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,643 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,338 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% |
| In Labor Force | 434 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 24.5% |
| Transportation | 15.5% |
| Retail | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.