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Wamac, IL
City in Washington County, Illinois.
Population
804
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
568
ZIP codes
0
Wamac and its ZIP codes
Wamac at a glance
- Wamac is about 2.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,500 a year, 56% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $20,100 (92% below Illinois) and median rent is $787 a month.
Local data for Wamac, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wamac, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,500
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$20,100
Median rent
$787/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
0.7%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (123), Irish Americans (103), Italian Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Wamac.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,812
6,218 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,450
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$95M
FY 2026, $6,901 per person
How people get to work
Wamac, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.0%
- Carpooled31.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle3.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wamac, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
376
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wamac, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Wamac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentraliaCity | 1 mi | 8.2 |
| Central CityVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| IrvingtonVillage | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| Junction CityVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Walnut HillVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| HoffmanVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| HoyletonVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| SandovalVillage | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| RichviewVillage | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| OdinVillage | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| HueyVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DixVillage | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| AshleyCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| New MindenVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| KellVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| WoodlawnVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wamac, IL in?
- Wamac is in Washington County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Wamac, IL?
- About 804 people live in Wamac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wamac?
- Nearby places include Centralia (1 mi), Central City (3.6 mi), Irvington (4.2 mi), Junction City (5.4 mi), Walnut Hill (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023