Wayne County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wayne County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17191
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 191
Geography
- Land Area
- 713.83 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 715.46 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.431857
- Longitude
- -88.432430
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,688
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,122
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,581 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 0.7% |
| White | 15,218 | 97.0% |
| Black | 42 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,083 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 0.3% |
| White | 11,868 | 97.9% |
| Black | 48 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 146 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,973
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,062
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,556
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,199 | 95.2% |
| Black | 64 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,325
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,078 | 10.4% |
| Republican | 6,292 | 60.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,955 | 28.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,055 | 49.0% |
| Female | 5,270 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,351 | 90.6% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 1.1% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,500
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,981 | 64.0% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 36.8% |
| Black | 2 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 22 | 46.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,206 | 63.4% |
| Female | 3,294 | 62.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,237 (28.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,826 (16.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,680
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $113,050
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $693
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 7.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.