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Wayne Lakes, OH
Village in Darke County, Ohio.
Population
711
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,338
ZIP codes
0
Wayne Lakes and its ZIP codes
Wayne Lakes at a glance
- Wayne Lakes is about 4.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,500 a year, 26% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,600 (33% below Ohio) and median rent is $730 a month.
Housing and community stats
Wayne Lakes, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$143,600
Median rent
$730/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
52.4
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (158), Irish Americans (112), Filipino Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Darke County. PPP loans are for Wayne Lakes.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,344
18,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,915
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$326M
FY 2026, $6,276 per person
How people get to work
Wayne Lakes, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.1%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayne Lakes, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayne Lakes, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Wayne Lakes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New MadisonVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| PalestineVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| ArcanumVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| GreenvilleCity | 6.4 mi | 6.7 |
| CastineVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| HollansburgVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| EldoradoVillage | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| IthacaVillage | 8 mi | 0 |
| West ManchesterVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| PitsburgVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| GordonVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Whitewater, INTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Spartanburg, INCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| GettysburgVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| VeronaVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| New ParisVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wayne Lakes, OH in?
- Wayne Lakes is in Darke County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Wayne Lakes, OH?
- About 711 people live in Wayne Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wayne Lakes?
- Nearby places include New Madison (4.5 mi), Palestine (4.9 mi), Arcanum (5.9 mi), Greenville (6.4 mi), Castine (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023