Wamac, Illinois
Wamac: City in Marion County, Illinois, United States
About
Wamac is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,185 and a population density of 829 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,117 inhabitants.
The city was created 109 years ago in 1915.
Quick Facts about Wamac
| Population : | 1,117 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Marion County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 1.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1916 (109 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:40:19 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 781 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wamac is located at 38°30'32"N 89°8'26"W (38.5089400, -89.1406300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wamac decreased by 6.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,185 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,178 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,171 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,160 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,155 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,149 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,141 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,135 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,130 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,123 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,117 | -0.54% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,335 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,172 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,005 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,170 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 6.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 45.9% |
| White only, percent : | 88.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 36.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 174 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $408,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,615 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $379 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,192 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,497 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.13 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,791 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,323 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 93,070 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,823 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,028 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,529 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 661 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 327 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 246 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 396 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 33 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 599 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,386.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.70 |
Schools in Wamac
College & universities near Wamac, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146366 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia (IL) | 62801 |
| 148256 | Rend Lake College | Ina (IL) | 62846 |
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wamac, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Wamac
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia Post Office | Centralia (IL) | 62801 |
| Irvington Post Office | Irvington (IL) | 62848 |
| Walnut Hill Post Office | Walnut Hill (IL) | 62893 |
| Hoffman Post Office | Hoffman (IL) | 62250 |
| Sandoval Post Office | Sandoval (IL) | 62882 |
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 12,142 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Salem | 6,952 | City in Illinois |
| Sandoval | 1,205 | Village in Marion County, Illinois, United States |
| Central City | 1,107 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Odin | 1,004 | Village in Illinois |
| Kinmundy | 919 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Tonti | 903 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Patoka | 544 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Iuka | 495 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Junction City | 468 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Omega | 466 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Hickory Hill | 398 | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Alma | 302 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Kell | 204 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon | 119 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Walnut Hill | 101 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wamac distances to largest Illinois cities
