South Wayne, Wisconsin
South Wayne: Human settlement in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America
About
South Wayne is a city located in the county of Lafayette in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 489 and a population density of 253 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 472 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about South Wayne
| Population : | 472 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Lafayette County |
| Area : | 1.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 827 feet / 252 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:31:48 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 53587 |
| Density : | 244 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Wayne is located at 42°34'8"N 89°52'47"W (42.5689000, -89.8798400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of South Wayne decreased by 3.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 489 | - | census |
| 2011 | 489 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 487 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 484 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 484 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 484 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 481 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 479 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 477 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 473 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 472 | -0.21% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 67,191 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 66,847 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 68,205 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 65,211 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.1% |
| White only, percent : | 49.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 44.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 47.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,314 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
South Wayne zip code is 53587.
County name: Lafayette, County
fips: 55065
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $133,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,248 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $467 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $877 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 25,896 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 220,311 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,166,317 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,426,023 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,806,265 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,853 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,621 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,595 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,957 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,238 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,903 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,549 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,967 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 723 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,673 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,213.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 53.73 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $147,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,348 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $915 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 30,131 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.65 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 20.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 114,957 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 626,746 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 928,524 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,271,333 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,286 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,771 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,497 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,803 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,497 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,437 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,363 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,052 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 591 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,791 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,715.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 44.41 |
Schools in South Wayne
College & universities near South Wayne, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145521 | Highland Community College | Freeport (IL) | 61032-9341 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Wayne, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
Post offices near South Wayne
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Wayn Post Office | South Wayne (WI) | 53587 |
Other cities in Lafayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 861 | Civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin |
| Belmont | 627 | Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Blanchardville | 617 | City in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Avon | 612 | Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Elk Grove | 579 | Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Gratiot | 563 | Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin |
| New Diggings | 510 | Human settlement in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Benton | 489 | Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Argyle | 456 | Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. |
| Fayette | 404 | Civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin |
| Shullsburg | 350 | City in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Lamont | 302 | Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
