Wayne County, Illinois
Total Population: 15,994
County Seat: Fairfield
Median Home Value
$109,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$53,107
Across all households
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.6%
65 Years and Over
21.9%
Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.4%
No Health Insurance
11.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$53,107
Mean Household Income
$72,646
Per Capita Income
$31,073
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
75.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$109,400
Median Rent
$632/mo
Total Housing Units
7,699
Owner-Occupied
78.9%
Renter-Occupied
21.1%
Vacancy Rate
11.0%
Married Couple Households
52.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.5%
Average Household Size
2.32
Broadband Internet Access
80.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17191.