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Waynetown, IN
Town in Montgomery County, Indiana.
Population
805
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,809
ZIP codes
0
Waynetown and its ZIP codes
Waynetown at a glance
- Waynetown is about 9.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,583, 16% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,700 (41% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,013 a month.
Local data for Waynetown, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waynetown, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,583
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$128,700
Median rent
$1,013/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (174), German Americans (125), Mexican Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Waynetown.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,978
15,984 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,534
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,418 per person
How people get to work
Waynetown, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waynetown, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waynetown, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Waynetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HillsboroTown | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| WingateTown | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| MellottTown | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| AlamoTown | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| WallaceTown | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| New RichmondTown | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| NewtownTown | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| CrawfordsvilleCity | 9.4 mi | 10.2 |
| VeedersburgTown | 10 mi | 3 |
| Lake HolidayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| LindenTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Stone BluffCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| New MarketTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| KingmanTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| RomneyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Rob RoyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waynetown, IN in?
- Waynetown is in Montgomery County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Waynetown, IN?
- About 805 people live in Waynetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waynetown?
- Nearby places include Hillsboro (5 mi), Wingate (5.7 mi), Mellott (6.6 mi), Alamo (7.3 mi), Wallace (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023