Wayne County, IL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
15,994
Male
7,999
50.0%
Female
7,995
50.0%
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
1.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.4%
High School or Higher35.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.0%
Married
45.8%
Wayne County, IL has a population of 15,994 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 96.0% of the population. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.7% of residents are foreign-born.