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Wayne City, IL


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Wayne City, Illinois

Wayne City, Illinois, in Wayne county, is 61 miles NW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 93 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 1,089.

The People and Families of Wayne City

In Wayne City, about 62% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Wayne City if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wayne City had a median family income of $33,750.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wayne City Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Wayne City. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. One of the strengths of Wayne City is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the village?

Commuting

In Wayne City, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wayne City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Wayne City Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Wayne City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wayne City, IL

Comparing Wayne City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty31
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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