Wayne County, Illinois
Wayne County: County in Illinois, United States
About
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,760 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,031 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fairfield. The county was created 205 years ago in 1818.
Quick Facts about Wayne County
| Population : | 16,031 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| Different from : | Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County, Wayne County |
| Area : | 715 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Anthony Wayne |
| Capital : | Fairfield |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1819 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:45:09 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wayne County is located at 38°25'46"N 88°25'32"W (38.4295600, -88.4256100). It has 6 neighbors: Clay County, Hamilton County, Jefferson County, Marion County, Richland County and White County.
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The largest city of Wayne County is Fairfield with a population of 4,889. Other cities include, Wayne City population 983, Cisne population 650, Mayberry population 471 and Sims population 238. See all Wayne County cities & populated places.
Wayne County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 8,830 | Township in Tazewell County, Illinois |
| Fairfield | 4,889 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Wayne City | 983 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cisne | 650 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Barnhill | 581 | Township in Wayne County, Illinois |
| Mayberry | 471 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Sims | 238 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mount Erie | 81 | Township in Wayne County, Illinois |
| Keenes | 79 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Johnsonville | 76 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Golden Gate | 65 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
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Wayne County has 6 neighbours.
- Clay County county in Illinois, United States
- Hamilton County county in Illinois, United States
- Jefferson County county in Illinois, United States
- Marion County county in Illinois, United States
- Richland County county in Illinois, United States
- White County county in Illinois, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wayne County decreased by 4.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,760 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,661 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,656 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,664 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,594 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,517 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,542 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,412 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,326 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,215 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,031 | -1.15% | estimation process |
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- Wayne County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 123,967 people.
- Wayne County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 115,694 people.
- Wayne County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 89,339 people.
- Wayne County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 65,778 people.
- Wayne County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 51,163 people.
- Wayne County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 39,054 people.
- Wayne County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 30,023 people.
- Wayne County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 20,317 people.
- Wayne County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 20,209 people.
- Wayne County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 16,524 people.
- Wayne County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 12,769 people.
- Wayne County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 9,492 people.
- Wayne County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 6,415 people.
- Wayne County , Utah county in south-central Utah, United States with a population of 2,759 people.
Illinois Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 5,108,284 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Chicago | 2,677,643 | The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. |
| DuPage County | 917,481 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Lake County | 693,593 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Will County | 688,726 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Kane County | 531,010 | County in southern Utah, United States |
| McHenry County | 305,888 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Winnebago County | 281,295 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Madison County | 262,635 | County in Montana, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 258,046 | The County of St. |
| Champaign County | 209,192 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Aurora | 196,383 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Sangamon County | 193,882 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Peoria County | 177,652 | County in Illinois, United States of America |
| McLean County | 171,256 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Naperville | 147,986 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
