Wayne County, IL Demographics
Wayne County, IL is the 66th most populous of 102 counties in Illinois, with 16,179 residents across 714 square miles. That is about 23 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 16,179 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 714 sq mi |
| Density | 23 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Wayne County compares to the US
We're computing this county's comparison table — check back shortly. Population, land area, and density above are already exact.
Central Location: Wayne County, IL
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
We're computing the drive-time and radius areas around Wayne County, IL — check back shortly. Meanwhile you can drop a pin anywhere in the radius tool.
Census tracts in Wayne County, IL
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9550 | 4,335 | 261.6 | 17 |
| Census Tract 9549 | 3,266 | 276.6 | 12 |
| Census Tract 9552 | 3,032 | 7.6 | 398 |
| Census Tract 9553 | 2,832 | 161.5 | 18 |
| Census Tract 9551 | 2,714 | 6.5 | 418 |
Related places
About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.