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Wayne City, IL
Village in Wayne County, Illinois.
Population
920
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
532
ZIP codes
0
Wayne City and its ZIP codes
Wayne City at a glance
- Wayne City is about 2.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,643 a year, 34% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,300 (63% below Illinois) and median rent is $829 a month.
Local data for Wayne City, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayne City, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,643
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$98,300
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (102), Irish Americans (89), French Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Wayne City.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,141
3,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,956
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.8M
FY 2026, $6,105 per person
How people get to work
Wayne City, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne City, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
750
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne City, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Wayne City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KeenesVillage | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| SimsVillage | 3 mi | 1.2 |
| BlufordVillage | 8 mi | 1.6 |
| Belle Prairie CityTown | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Belle RiveVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| DahlgrenVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| JeffersonvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| FairfieldCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| JohnsonvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| OpdykeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CisneVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Mill ShoalsVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| SpringertonVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| McLeansboroCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| Mount VernonCity | 19 mi | 14.7 |
| Burnt PrairieVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wayne City, IL in?
- Wayne City is in Wayne County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Wayne City, IL?
- About 920 people live in Wayne City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wayne City?
- Nearby places include Keenes (3 mi), Sims (3 mi), Bluford (8 mi), Belle Prairie City (8.8 mi), Belle Rive (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023