Wayne County, Illinois

Total Population: 15,994

County Seat: Fairfield

View on Google Maps

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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.7%
Two or More Races1.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.